Aide

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre seeks an Environmental Services Aide to perform general housekeeping tasks in patient areas, hallways, kitchens and offices in Barrie, Ontario. The role includes cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining OR environments, with a focus on PIDAC standards and infection control.

The position is part-time and temporary, with shifts that support busy hours. Prior housekeeping experience is an asset, and candidates must be able to lift up to 15 kg and work in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Experience in a housekeeping department is an asset.
• Ability to use tools and equipment including: vacuum, dry mop, auto scrubber, polisher.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job including standing, sweeping, pushing/pulling carts, lifting up to 15 kg.
• WHMIS knowledge, chemicals and dilution rates.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
• Familiar with handling different types of wastes throughout the health centre.
• Compliance with Body Substance Precaution provisions.
• Compliance with sanitary and infection control requirements.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under RVH Privacy Policy.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain patient rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, offices, etc.
• Remove recyclables and garbage from multiple locations.
• Perform floor care and move furniture as required.
• Clean, disinfect and maintain Operating Rooms according to OR standards.
• Clean elevators and stairs and assist with other housekeeping duties.

Skills

Vacuum operation

Dry mop

Auto scrubber

Polisher

Physical stamina

WHMIS knowledge

OHSA Act knowledge

Infection control

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Vacuum

Dry mop

Auto scrubber

Polisher

Job description

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Job Title

Aide

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Hospitality -> Environmental Services

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Full / Part Time

Part-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

Union

Requisition Close Date

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$27.02 - $27.60 ( SE_02 )

Job Posting Reason

Talent Pool / Future Vacancy

Recruitment process for this position:

RVH is always looking for passionate individuals to join the Environmental Services team. This job posting is for a variety of EVS Aide positions including Permanent and Temporary Part-time positions. All qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next stage of the recruitment process, and candidates who are successful in the recruitment process will be notified and offered positions as they become available.

Job Summary & Requirements:

Environmental Services (EVS) is staffed by a dedicated team who are responsible for the eradication of germs and cleanliness of the health centre and two off site locations. EVS cleans approximately 800,000 square feet. In order to enhance our quality efforts, EVS employs an educator who is responsible for ensuring that all staff understand what to clean, how to clean and what products to use to ensure PIDAC standards are followed. Environmental Services (EVS) is staffed by a dedicated team who are responsible for the eradication of germs and cleanliness of the health centre and two off site locations. EVS cleans approximately 800,000 square feet. In order to enhance our quality efforts, EVS employs an educator who is responsible for ensuring that all staff understand what to clean, how to clean and what products to use to ensure PIDAC standards are followed.

As the Environmental Service Aide, you perform general and specific duties in assigned areas in accordance with Environmental Services (Housekeeping) Department standards of practice, policies and procedures. The principal responsibilities include: cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, offices, etc.; removing recyclables and garbage/waste from multiple locations; performing floor care, within scope of authority, moving furniture and other items, as required; cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining Operating Rooms (O.R.) according to O.R. standards; cleaning and maintaining elevators and stairs; performing other duties in support of the Housekeeping function; performing cross-functional and other duties as assigned and/or required.

As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:

• Successful completion of a high school diploma or recognized equivalent
• Previous experience working in a housekeeping department is an asset
• Ability to use tools and equipment common to the work being performed including: vacuum, dry mop, auto scrubber, polisher etc.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job including - standing, sweeping, pushing/pulling carts, reaching forward and above and below the shoulders, able to lift up to 15 kg
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), chemicals and dilution rates
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
• Familiar in handling different types of wastes throughout the health centre
• Compliance with Body Substance Precaution provisions
• Compliance with sanitary and infection control requirements
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under RVH Privacy Policy

You will be a great fit for this position if you have:

• Demonstrated ability to be well organized, motivated and be able to handle a constant and varied workload and adjust priorities
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diverse backgrounds
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with RVH standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task and work independently

To learn more, review video provided with this posting:

Vacant positions are posted internally for seven (7) days prior to being offered to successful external candidates. This job posting is for external candidates only, please apply to internal postings that you are interested in to be considered.

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.