Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) is a patient-centred primary care hospital that has been established in Alexandria, Ontario for 60 years. HGMH provides acute care, 24-hour emergency services, outpatient services and rehabilitation to over 41,000 residents every year. Our team includes over 180 staff members, 50 Medical Staff members and 50+ volunteers who all take pride in bringing quality health care to our local Eastern Ontario community.
HGMH supports equal opportunity employment. We strongly encourage applications from all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require.
We thank all candidates for applying. We will only contact candidates selected for further consideration.
The Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This position is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and infection-control duties to ensure that hospital facilities meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. By supporting infection prevention practices and contributing to a welcoming environment, the Housekeeper directly supports quality patient care and the overall health and safety of the hospital community.
Other responsibilities and Requirements :
- Attend training sessions related to safety – including N95 fit testing, annual and bi-annual in-service training, etc.
- Knowledgeable of and compliance with wearing personal protective equipment as deemed necessary in your department
- Promote and participate in health and safety events, such as health and safety quizzes, health and safety week, etc.
- Follow safe work practices and seek out information if you’re unsure
- Participate in monthly Safety Talks
- Keep your work area free of hazards and report any to your supervisor
- Report incidents, near miss/hazards to your supervisor and file the appropriate forms
- Encourage recognition, reporting, and acknowledgement of risks to patients/visitors and employee safety and medical/healthcare errors
- Initiate/monitor actions to reduce these risks/errors
- Internally report findings and actions taken
- Educate staff to assure that all members of the healthcare team participate in the program
- Attend training sessions related to emergency and disaster response, mitigation, and readiness
- Knowledgeable of and compliance with emergency and disaster response procedures
- Actively participate in drills and other exercises
- Contribute to continuous improvement of emergency and disaster response procedures and risk mitigation
- Participate in Code of the Month program
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, bending, and repetitive movements.
Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Excellent attendance.
Must have minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations.
Bilingualism (English and French) an asset.
Wage: $25.34 - $26.73
Hours: Varied Shifts
Language: Bilingual (An asset) / Bilingue (un atout)
Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) / Diplôme d'études secondaires (ou équivalent)