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The janitor is responsible for comprehensive cleaning of patient rooms, kitchens, and common areas, as well as the transport and disposal of waste and soiled linens. They must also perform quality assessments and other assigned duties to maintain hospital hygiene standards.

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Company Description Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always! At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve. Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care. Job Description Accommodation and Support Service Tasks include: comprehensive cleaning including patient rooms, frequent dry/wet mopping of large floor spaces including Food Services kitchen, dish room and production areas, dining rooms etc.; frequent pick up, transport & disposal of' waste, cardboard and soiled linen; quality assessment; other duties as assigned. Qualifications Secondary school diploma or equivalent required Good communication skills - must be able to read, write and speak English Minimum one year recent housekeeping experience, preferably in a Healthcare environment Ability to work independently Ability to lift fifty up to (50) pounds Ability to climb a 4-step platform ladder with handrail Able to operate heavy machinery Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position Satisfactory employment and attendance record required Additional Information Hours: Monday to Sunday - Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs) Salary: $27.63 to $28.160 per hour Date Reposted: September 17, 2026 Internal applications due by: September 24, 2026 REF3801I Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. FTE: Must provide availability of up to a 0.40 FTE Union Status: CUPE 145 Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun – Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts Employment Status: Permanent Part-time Department: GH Housekeeping Site Location: Georgetown

What you’ll do

The janitor is responsible for comprehensive cleaning of patient rooms, kitchens, and common areas, as well as the transport and disposal of waste and soiled linens. They must also perform quality assessments and other assigned duties to maintain hospital hygiene standards.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent and have at least one year of recent housekeeping experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, operate heavy machinery, and communicate effectively in English.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Housekeeping
• Cleaning
• Waste management
• Communication
• Heavy machinery operation
• Physical stamina
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Influencing Skills
• Quality Assessment
• Influencing Without Authority
• Lifting Ability
• Compassion
• Artificial Intelligence
• Heavy Equipment
• Food Services
• Mopping
• English Language
• Clinical Surveillance
• Innovation
• Operations

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Janitor/Cleaner
• Janitor / Cleaner
• Building Caretakers
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners