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SalaryVACANCY NUMBER:
0000024105
POSITION:
Housekeeper
LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario
Chatham-Kent, Ontario
DEPARTMENT:
Housekeeping
STATUS:
Temporary Regular Part-Time
(April 2, 2024 To September 7, 2024)
# OF POSITIONS:
5
POSTING DATE: 13 March 2024
BARGAINING UNIT:
UNIFOR
**In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill and Experience)
- Secondary School Diploma.
- Certificate, Front Line Housekeepers course preferred
- Dangerous Goods Transportation certificate preferred
- Able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
- Computer skills to include outlook, order entry, basic word, safety monitor pro training, knowledge of intranet navigation
- Understanding of WHMIS, Infection Control, Safety, Family and Patient Centered Care, Waste Management protocols
- One year Housekeeping experience in Health Care setting
- Experience with equipment, such as floor maintainers, auto scrubbers, upholstery cleaners, vacuums and ladders.
- Satisfactory attendance.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)
- Excellent motor coordination an asset.
- Ability to communicate and follow all instructions, pleasant and flexible.
- Effective communication skills to deal with patients, families and staff.
- Team and customer focused, work well with patients, families, volunteers, other staff and contract employees.
- Open to change and proactive.
- Must be punctual and accountable.
- Must be flexible and accommodating.
- Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.
- Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.
- Demonstrated performance reflecting the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)
- All Housekeeping duties related to custodial work, and Infection Control.
- Essential duties, cleaning in patient and non patient care in all areas of the hospital.
- Flexibility and availability to work days, afternoons, midnights and weekends.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment, i.e. floor maintainers, auto scrubbers, upholstery cleaners, vacuums and ladders.
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.
CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
