Housekeeper (FT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-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 Services is currently seeking dedicated full time Housekeeper’s. The purpose of the position is to provide a variety of environmental service duties according to established procedures to maintain a mental health care hospital, secure forensic division and community buildings in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition

For information about funding incentives for nurses, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. Join your team - Waypoint (waypointcentre.ca).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performing indoor and outdoor cleaning such as washing, stripping, sealing, waxing and buffing and burnishing floors; steam cleaning/shampooing carpets and furniture; washing woodwork, walls, ceilings and tiles; cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms/washrooms/tub rooms/shower rooms/change rooms/patios/clinic/department/office and public areas; dry, wet and damp mopping; damp dusting; terminal discharge/transfer cleaning; cleaning of lights, fixtures, fans and hoods; cleaning inside and outside windows/partition glass, skylights and screens; removal, hanging and cleaning of window coverings; cleaning inside and outside entrances/ walkways/elevators and stairwells; cleaning external recreation areas and beach facilities.
• Collecting and transporting garbage/recycling/compost
• Performing and reporting minor maintenance and repairs

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• One to three years’ experience working in a hospital setting including experience with infection control standards and practices related to cleaning preferred
• Recent and related experience with cleaning methods, industrial cleaning equipment and materials
• Experience using a variety of tools/equipment including power equipment, window washer, pressure sprayer, heavy power cleaning and maintenance equipment
• Recent experience with WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements
• Recent and related experience with security procedures within a mental health care facility
• Ability to set priorities, recognize problems and plan and schedule work effectively
• Proven customer orientation to work with clients, visitors, staff and as a member of a team
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values, and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to http://www.waypointcentre.ca/i_want_to/join_your_team by close of business (4:00 pm) on February 15th, 2025 quoting Job ID WC24-394. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.