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Job Description:
If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting viathe Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.
To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received.
Ottawaisbuiltonun-cededAlgonquin Anishinaabeterritory. The peoples of the AlgonquinAnishinabekNation havelivedonthisterritoryformillenniaandwehonourthemandthisland.Theirculture andpresencehavenurturedand continue tonurturethisland. CHEOalsohonoursall First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples andtheirvaluablepastandpresentcontributions tothisland.
CHEOisone of the fewstand-alone, global leaders inpediatrichealth andishome to morethan6,500 staff,clinicians,scientistsandresearchers, aswellasvolunteers– all ofwhomworktogetherto helpchildrenandyouthachievetheirbestlives.Withinitsownwallsandthroughpartnershipswithcommunityproviders, CHEO hastransformedfroma 20th century acute carehospitalintoa 21st centuryintegratedchildandyouthhealth system.
Ranked in the top 1% of Canadianhospitalsfor thedigitizationofitsclinicalinfrastructure, CHEO combines excellence inclinicalcare,research, and education toadvanceseamlesscarethat’sprovidedwhere,when, and howitisneeded.CHEO’sResearchInstituteisdedicatedto world-classclinical,translational, and basic scienceresearchcoveringawiderange ofchildren’shealthconcerns. CHEO has beennamedCanada’sbest health-care employer by Forbes in 2024,2025and 2026andisrankedsecondamongCanadianhospitalsonitslistofCanada’sBestEmployersfor multipleconsecutiveyears. For the 14thconsecutiveyearin arow, the editors ofCanada'sTop 100EmployershasrecognizedCHEO asatop employer in the National Capital Region. EveryyearCHEOhelpsmorethan500,000childrenandyouthfromEastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
COMPENSATION
Effective June 21, 2024, as a result of the LiUNA arbitration award, the pay band for this position no longer includes STEP 1. The starting salary will be commensurate with experience, beginning at STEP 2 or higher on the pay grid.
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs a variety of environmental activities to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients, families and staff. This role requires availability on weekends, holidays, and overnights.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleans assigned area by washing furnishings, and equipment with cleaning solutions, disinfects to prevent the spread of disease
Scrubs, waxes and polishes floors
Uses dust cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floor and furniture
Empties trash baskets and recycling containers
Makes beds with clean linen in prescribed manner
Scour, disinfects and polishes work as assigned
Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, employees and Hospital information
Completes other related duties as required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work may include lifting, pulling, carrying and pushing. Considerable walking, standing with occasional bending and stooping. May be in frequent contact with water, cleaning and disinfectant solutions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of High School Diploma or the equivalent (Essential)
Experience in hospital cleaning procedures such as dealing with infectious disease (Preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning, sanitation process and housekeeping techniques (Essential)
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills (Essential)
Ability to work with limited supervision. (Essential)
Demonstrated ability to read and understand oral English instructions and procedures. (Essential)
Criminal Record Check (Essential)
Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)
*Pleasenoteyouwillberepresentedby theLaborersInternational Union of North America (LiUNA).
Effective March 29, 2021, CHEOwillconducta morecomprehensivepre-screening andevaluationprocess. This processmayincludemorevariedandmultidimensionaltestingsuchas awrittentest,practicalexam, orotherassessment. All candidateswhomeetthe essential andpreferredqualificationsmaybetested.
Bilingualism(French/English)willbevalidatedby alanguageproficiencyassessmentconductedby athirdparty provider. Candidateswillberequiredtomeetthe minimumlinguisticprofilepriorto the date ofhire.
Shouldyourequireaccommodationduringanyphase in therecruitmentprocess,pleasecontact Human Resources at[email protected]. All informationreceivedin relation to accommodationwillbekeptconfidentialandwillbehandledin compliancewiththeAccessibilityforOntarianswithDisabilitiesAct.
Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America , (LiUNA).
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.