PROGRAM AREA: Facilities

WORK LOCATION: Multiple Locations

HOURS/WEEK: Relief

What We Live By:

• Our Vision:A community without barriers to health and wellbeing.
• Our Mission: We work with our community to promote and sustain health and wellbeing for all.
• Our Values: Compassion, Social Justice, Courage, Integrity, Adaptability.

Guelph Community Health Centre prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as:

• Homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Living on low income
• Newcomers to Canada with language barriers
• Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues
• Having moderate to severe disabilities
• Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Mtis
• Black, mixed race and racialized populations
• Experiencing intersectional oppression
• 2SLGBTQIA+
• Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggles

As a member of the Operations Team, the Cleaner will maintain the organization & cleanliness of the Guelph CHC buildings, ensuring compliance with IPAC measures, cleanliness standards, and organizational principals to help make Guelph Community Health Centre a safe and welcoming place for staff, clients, and the community.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES

1. Follow strict standards for safety, cleanliness and overall appeal.
2. Work closely with cleaning team on scheduling and coordinating cleaning
3. Ensure cleaning is done in a satisfactory way for staff, clients and guests of the building
4. Help ensure building is in working order, including notifying the coordinator of occurring deficiencies or things in need of repair

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Proven working experience as a cleaner, with experience in a health care setting an asset
2. Knowledge and understanding of Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning
3. Ability to lift 50 lbs
4. Experience working with biological hazards and Personal Protection Equipment
5. Excellent organizational skills and ability to complete tasks in timely manner
6. Flexibility, integrity and attentiveness to detail
7. Problem solving and multi-tasking skills
8. Ability to work in an environment of continuous quality improvement
9. Cooperative team player
10. Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) details, and health and safety internal responsibility processes
11. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please visit our website www.guelphchc.caand apply using the online application tool. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications, and experience meet the position requirements.

Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities.

We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.

If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.