POSITION TITLE

Housekeeper

SHIFT TYPE

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays

DEPT/PROGRAM

Hospital Services

JOB CLASS

Environmental Support Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part Time

RATE OF PAY

$27.99 - $29.31 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

As scheduled, up to 24 hours per week

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

VACANCY TYPE

Existing Vacancy Open

POSTING DATE

October 9, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

NUMBER

Multiple opportunities

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Manager of Housekeeping & Linen Services is currently seeking a Part-Time Housekeeper. The purpose of the position is to provide a variety of housekeeping duties according to established practices and procedures to maintain a psychiatric hospital and a maximum secure forensic division in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition.

For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Performing routine, additional precaution and terminal/discharge/transfer cleaning, to ensure a clean and sanitary environment, as per systematic approach achieving PIDAC standards. Responsible for maintaining assigned areas including patient rooms and removal of bed linens for terminal clean; care desks, lounges, washroom/tub/shower rooms, furniture, walls, fixtures, stairwells, elevators and corridors, offices, janitorial rooms, indoor recreational facilities and other areas of the hospital in a clean and sanitary environment in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, and the guiding principles of Infection Prevention and Control.
- Replenishing stock and supplies on carts, shelves and in cupboards. Monitoring and refilling dispensers with product. Monitoring linen inventory and ordering replacements as required.
- Performing routine and periodic cleaning of windows, partition glass, window coverings, inside/outside entrances, patios, external recreation areas and beach facilities.
- Performing regular and periodic scheduled cleaning and maintenance of floors, matting, runners and carpet by using industrial equipment to remove dirt and debris; shampoo, buff, scrub, strip and wax floors on a rotating basis.



Identify and report preventative or other maintenance issues to the Manager.
- Securing and maintaining tools, supplies and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition according to health and safety practices/procedures and Infection Control.
- Collecting, sorting, handling and transporting waste, infectious waste, hazardous waste and soled linen as per hospital policies and procedures, to designated areas. Cleaning and sanitizing of waste and dirty linen collection receptacles and transport trucks in order to maintain them in a sanitary manner.
- Performing services such as loading and unloading hospital vehicles, pickup and delivery of linen/mattresses/pillows, furnishings/supplies/items/meals between facilities, programs and buildings using tuggers and driving hospital vehicles and placing in designated areas; moving/relocating/disassembling/assembling furnishings; room set-ups and disassembly for events and meetings.
- Managers have the right to assign additional duties and schedule alternate work locations based on operational requirements.
- Performs all work at all times in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc) relevant to health and safety, security and potential risk hazards.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School Diploma - Minimum grade 12 or equivalent - REQUIRED
- 1-3 years Hospital health care or Long-Term Care facility - Preferred
- Knowledge of hospital health care environment cleaning or building services/commercial cleaning; familiarity of PIDAC Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning and Infection Control processes.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act to work in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment; WHMIS to have knowledge of workplace chemicals, safe handling and storage of chemicals used for cleaning within a maximum secure division and other areas of the psychiatric facility.
- Knowledge of program standards, cleaning methods and the use of equipment, materials and chemicals related to cleaning to meet facility requirements, and the ability to read and work from job specifications and job routines within designated time frames.
- Knowledge of basic computer operations to utilize email software and utilize e-learning methodology employed at Waypoint.




- Analytical skills in order to determine daily priorities and recognize equipment problems, need for maintenance or repairs and deficiencies or shortages in supplies and linens and when to report problems to Managers.
- Communication skills to relay messages/concerns to the Manager, to coordinate services and to interact and respond to service queries from patients and hospital staff, to participate in staff meetings/huddles and performance reviews.
- Organizational skills to plan and coordinate own time and equipment to complete tasks within the allotted time frame, while paying attention to detail.
- Physical coordination to reach, grip, climb or balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting (up to 35kg) pushing, pulling, walking, twisting, bending and performing repetitive movements for prolonged periods. To operate housekeeping equipment with an exertion up to 30kg.
- Ability to withstand exposure to cold, heat, humidity, noise, odors, blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing in a psychiatric hospital and maximum secure facility.
- Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Participation in the employee referral program
- Professional training & development opportunities for eligible staff
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on October 19th, 2026, quoting Job ID WC26-274. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this prospect and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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