Housekeeping Support Worker - Environmental Services

Housekeeping Support Worker - Environmental Services

Job Number: J

Job Type: Temporary Part Time

Action

Required:

Replacing a current budgeted position

Approximate End Date:
January 18, 2027

Job Category:
Support Services

Open Positions: 1

Hours of Work:

Position Summary

The Housekeeping Support Worker (HSW) is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and team members. This includes waste management, patient transport, and support services that contribute to infection control and overall hospital safety.
The HSW is knowledgeable about housekeeping procedures, equipment, materials, and hospital layout.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks as outlined in housekeeping policies and procedures
• Manage waste according to current policies and safe handling procedures
• Transport patients and equipment throughout the hospital as required
• Replenish unit and cleaning supplies
• Maintain floors throughout the facility
• Participate in special projects, as assigned
• Disinfect patient care equipment as assigned Perform speciality cleaning in accordance with housekeeping policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with patients, team members and visitors
• Utilize provided communication devices appropriately
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Manager or supervisor of, Environmental Services

Specific Work Routines are itemized in the environmental services department and manuals.

Qualifications Education

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent is required.
• Completion of Public Health Ontario’s (PHO) Core Competencies in Infection Control is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year Hospital Janitorial/Housekeeping experience is preferred.

Skills and Traits

• Must be able to meet the physical and emotional responsibilities of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods, frequent and repetitive pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as safely operating equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, as outlined in the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA).
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Provides excellent customer service and contributes positively to teamwork and collaborative working relationships.
• Effectively prioritizes workload, adapts to changing priorities, and remains composed in fast-paced or stressful environments.
• Works independently with sound judgment, while remaining flexible to meet departmental and organizational needs.
• Demonstrates understanding of, and commitment to, equity, diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety.
• Upholds professionalism, ethical conduct, confidentiality, and respectful interactions.
• Models behaviour aligned with OSMH’s mission, vision, and values.
• Uses required technology and digital tools effectively and demonstrates a willingness to learn new systems.
• Contributes to a culture of safety and continuous improvement by identifying risks, following safe work practices, and supporting quality initiatives.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional and personal development through continuous learning and reflective practice.

Other

• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional and personal development through participation in continuing education and self-directed learning opportunities
• All team members share responsibility for maintaining a safe environment for patients, families, and colleagues. This includes active participation in hospital safety programs, infection prevention practices, and reporting procedures.
• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and…