Environmental Attendant - Alternative Level of Care (Church)
- Duration (if contract): If the posting is not for a contract, please ensure the field is deleted from the posting.Hours of Work: FT: including alternating weekends
- subject to change as per Article 3
- Management Rights.
- subject to change as per Article 3
- Management Rights.
- $26.877 Position Responsibilities: Clean, maintain, dust, and damp mop all assigned areas Dust, wash, and polish furniture and fixtures Clean and vacuum carpets where applicable Gather and dispose of garbage and linen Clean isolation rooms, broken glass and dispose of body fluids Clean stretchers, S/L and wheelchairs Perform any tasks similar to the above that is determined to be necessary to the functioning of the Hospital Understand and comply with Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures Seek clarification when unsure of a policy, a procedure or an assignment Follow departmental procedure for signing in & out for the beginning and end of shift via computer Pick up PDA at beginning of shift and return at end of shift Working alone in isolated areas Participate with the orientation and training of new staff members Responsible for identifying own educational needs and communicating them to Management Actively participate in training sessions, meetings or special projects as required Participate in quality control checks as required Uses equipment and supplies in an efficient and appropriate manner Maintain an awareness of department and hospital Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement activities, policies and procedures Demonstrate understanding of WHMIS, Disaster, Fire, Search, Bomb-Threat and other emergency procedures Practices good safety habits including wearing/using any required protective clothing or equipment.
Reports promptly any accident or incident and co-operates fully in any investigation All employees of HRH share a common responsibility to act in accordance with the commitment to safe and compassionate patient care and a safe and healthy work environment Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations including but not limited to: use or wear of equipment or protective devices or clothing for safety purposes, report to their manager any contravention of this Act or regulations or the existence of any hazards of which he or she knows Have knowledge and understanding of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) in relation to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and attend all required Health and Safety training.
Qualifications: Ontario Secondary School diploma, equivalent, or higher education required.
Good command of English language essential (reading, verbal and written) Recent housekeeping experience preferred Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (attend training as required) Ability to perform routine duties and to transcribe requests with a high degree of accuracy, often under noisy, busy conditions and time constraints Operating heavy duty equipment ex.
Buffer machinery Ability to respond to Code Whites Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 35kg’s) Ability to stand for long periods of time Must be able to perform repetitive bending & reaching Demonstrated ability to be a cooperative and team player Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills Must have a positive attitude and a genuine desire to work in fast pace environment Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as a member of a team Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing work routines or priorities Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
Why choose Humber River Health?At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement.
We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration.
We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority.
We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health.Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.