Cleaner

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Job Information

Positions Available

Closing Date

24 Jun 2026

Type

Temporary

Location

Guelph ON

Remote Option

None

Detailed Job Description

CUPE Job Posting

Position

Cleaner

Job Posting #

Two (2) Positions

Department

Housekeeping

Employment Type

Part-Time & Temporary Part-Time

Shifts

Days/Evenings/Weekends

8- and 4-hour shifts

Rate Of Pay

$26.23 - $26.79

Vacancy Status

Existing

Job Summary

Cleaners perform a significant role by maintaining a clean, safe, functional and pleasant environment for clients and guests. As front-line members of the Care Team, their involvement can enhance the daily living of our residents through integration of social aspects into their assignment.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain a neat and tidy supply cart, janitor room.
• Follow a current work description for scheduled assignment.
• Recommend improved work routines, procedures etc.
• Participate in Neighbourhood and Departmental meetings and activities.
• Participate in educational opportunities.
• Observe good infection control and occupational health and safety practice including fire regulations.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces according to priority cleaning schedule.
• Dust/wet mop floor areas.
• Vacuum/Clean carpets.
• Dust fixtures and furniture.
• Clean carts, mirrors, lights, doors, foot stools etc.
• Damp wipe ledges, sills.
• Stock supplies on carts.
• Refill dispenser with supplies.
• Wheelchair cleaning as scheduled.
• Follow procedures for segregating, handling, collection, packaging and disposal of waste materials.
• Remove soiled cubicle or bedside curtains and wash in Laundry room.
• Replace curtain hooks as needed.
• Wash ceilings, walls etc. using wall washer.
• Carpet extraction.
• Wet Vac Operation.
• Set up special precaution rooms as requested.
• Perform daily and terminal cleaning procedures for specific precautions as outlined in Housekeeping Infection Control binder (in each mop room) take out.
• Wear protective clothing as directed.
• Furniture movement less than 25 lbs.
• Observe safety measures when lifting/pushing/pulling etc.
• Ensure spray bottles etc. are appropriately labelled take out spray.
• Assess supply needs and fill out order form weekly.
• Remain current with WHMIS program.
• Ensure all cleaning supplies are locked in cabinet space on cart when not in use.
• Maintain good equipment function with regular cleaning.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance e.g. Replace filters etc. Take out
• Documents maintenance requisitions and takes equipment to maintenance for more involved repairs take out.
• Follows established procedures for equipment operation.
• Ensures equipment is not accessible to resident when not in use.

Qualifications & Experience

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma.
• Previous cleaning experience preferred.
• Accountable for cleaning of assigned areas maintaining Q.A. standard in these areas.
• Flexible in ability to organize daily work schedule.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Application Instructions

To apply to this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting how your skills, experience and strengths meet the requirements of this role and support the values of St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph here: External Opportunities - St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph

Disclaimers

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or select applicants for this position.

Recruitment Process Integrity

To support fairness, confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindly asked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record, transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of the recruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.