Job Summary
Title: Housekeeping Aide
Category: Environmental Services
Employment Type: Employee
Work Type: Part Time
Post Date: 11/02/2026
Close Date: 11/09/2026
Salary: CAD 24.26-24.94
Location: WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital), CA:ON:Kitchener
Position Summary
Housekeeping Aides are responsible for the cleaning/servicing of building areas including the moving of furniture, equipment, and supplies in and around hospital departments. The Housekeeping Aide performs a variety of duties to maintain neat, orderly, and sanitary conditions in the hospital.
Position Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent required
- Ensure daily cleaning standards are met in patient and public areas
- Adhere to procedures for specialized cleaning as per infection prevention & control standards
- Perform scheduled housekeeping of equipment, supply carts, utility rooms, windows, fridges, offices, patient lounges, staff rooms and other core public areas as pertinent
- Perform routine cleaning of ceiling vents and radiators
- Practice safe management and disposal of linens and waste
- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure that a suitable cleaning standard is met
- Follow hospital procedures and protocols in all work activities
- Keyboard skills an asset
- Must have a level of physical fitness suitable to perform the manual tasks of the position
- Positive work record and positive attendance record is essential
- Demonstrates leadership and a commitment to healthy work relationships through excellent communication
- Must be willing to get Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Inclusion & Diversity
Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities,
all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Important Health & Safety Requirements
New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date. New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.
International Applicants
If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.
Contact
Internal candidates should apply through our intranet site (Lotus Link). Check the staff perks and benefits page on Lotus Link for more information.
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