Job Description

The Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre is seeking an individual to perform housekeeping services and supervise staff and inmate cleaners in practical aspects of institutional housekeeping.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Refer to the “How to apply” section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As Hospital Housekeeper, you will:

• supervise staff and inmate cleaners in housekeeping practices
• demonstrate the proper use of cleaning equipment and methods of cleaning
• conduct regular inspections of cleaning areas
• ensure that standards of economy and sanitation are maintained by establishing practices and procedures
• recommend cleaning program changes
• assign duties, coordinate schedules and monitor the work of cleaning staff