Permanent Part-Time Housekeeping Aide

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position:

Permanent Part-Time Housekeeping Aide

The Housekeeping Aide provides cleaning and environmental services throughout the Health Centre to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role supports infection prevention and control standards through the cleaning and disinfection of patient care, clinical, public and staff areas and helps ensure spaces are prepared safely and efficiently for patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Clean, disinfect and sanitize patient rooms, clinical areas, public spaces, offices, hallways, bathrooms and other assigned areas.
• Prepare patient rooms following discharge, including cleaning and disinfecting beds, stretchers, surfaces and equipment.
• Follow established infection prevention and control practices, including isolation cleaning procedures and the safe management of blood and body fluid spills.
• Complete scheduled and project cleaning, including floors, walls, windows, carpets, vents and other surfaces.
• Safely operate housekeeping equipment including auto scrubbers, buffers and industrial wet vacuums.
• Collect and dispose of regular and biomedical waste in accordance with established procedures.
• Collect soiled linen and transport it to the appropriate area.
• Monitor and replenish Environmental Services supplies, including soap, paper products and other assigned items.
• Clean and maintain housekeeping equipment and carts following use.
• Prioritize workload based on patient activity, discharges and operational needs.
• Work collaboratively with other Environmental Services staff to ensure priority areas are completed safely and efficiently.
• Perform other Environmental Services duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation and infection prevention and control practices.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a busy healthcare environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and follow established procedures.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged standing, repetitive movement and lifting.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behaviour.
• Demonstrates DRHC Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect.
• Immunization record, including proof of Covid-19 vaccination status, must be presented prior to hire.

This is a union position. Compensation will be as per the Collective Agreement, starting at $25.24/hr., with an additional 11% in lieu of benefits. Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to: hr@drhc.on.ca

This posting will close October 6, 2026; interviews will commence as applications are received, final selection may occur prior to closing. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

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