Cleaner – Housekeeping

Role overview

Sault Area Hospital is seeking a Housekeeping Cleaner to support the cleanliness and sanitation of hospital spaces. The role is based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and involves working across a range of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Shift pattern

This position follows 8-hour shifts. Example shift times include 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. Candidates must be available for all required shift times, including call-ins, and should consider this schedule carefully before applying. Availability across all shifts, 7 days a week, is required.

Key duties

• Clean walls, ceilings, lights, vents, and other surfaces throughout hospital areas, using a ladder when needed.
• Vacuum carpets and clean upholstered furniture.
• Carry out floor care tasks such as mopping, stripping, refinishing, buffing, and operating scrubbers, polishers, auto scrubbers, wet vacuums, and cleaning chemicals.
• Complete terminal cleaning in operating rooms, delivery rooms, and strict isolation rooms.
• Handle routine and discharge cleaning in patient areas, including removing linens and preparing beds or stretchers.
• Respond to spills and floods, and collect waste for disposal; support the Sanitary Collector when needed.
• Use housekeeping supplies and equipment safely and follow department procedures at all times.
• Be prepared for extended standing, walking, lifting, and climbing while using proper technique.

Qualifications and knowledge

A secondary school diploma or Project Search graduation is required. The role also calls for computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Skills and personal attributes

Applicants should be able to work on their own as well as within a team. Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and the ability to build positive working relationships are important. The position also requires a professional, respectful, reassuring manner when interacting with people in person and by phone, along with tact, courtesy, and alertness in public-facing situations.

Workplace expectations

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate conduct aligned with the hospital’s mission, vision, values, and performance standards. Duties may change over time, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications may also be adjusted from time to time based on operational requirements.

Application note

Only candidates selected for testing or interview will be contacted. The hospital states that it does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or choose applicants for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.