Environmental Aide

Hamilton Health Sciences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Hamilton is seeking an individual to provide environmental support throughout the hospital. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of Grade 12 education and preferably some experience in a health care setting. Effective communication and good physical condition are key requirements for this role. The position offers flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital or health care setting preferred.
• Ability to deal with isolation procedures on an active nursing floor.
• Ability to train for laundry and janitorial pooling as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support throughout the hospital.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Use of commercial cleaning equipment

Good physical condition

Prioritization and organization

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Job description

Unit Summary

Customer Support Services provides a variety of diverse services to clients in both the clinical and non-clinical areas of Hamilton Health Sciences as well external clients. The program was designed to serve an integrator function among support services. We are committed to providing the highest quality service, within existing resources, to our clients for the benefit of our patients and community. Services provided include Portering, Linen, Clinical and Core Housekeeping and Room Booking.

Position Summary

As a member of the health care team, this role provides environmental support throughout the hospital.

Schedule Work Hours

days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

1. Minimum Grade 12 education
2. Previous experience in a hospital or health care setting preferred
3. Demonstrates ability to accept assignments, delegation, requests and follow instructions
4. Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, both verbal and written
5. Ability to use commercial cleaning equipment and to work with cleaning agents
6. Ability to work on an active nursing floor, dealing with isolation procedures
7. Good physical condition. Ability to stand for long periods, repetitive reaching, bending, climbing step ladder, pushing and lifting using good body mechanics
8. Ability to demonstrate attributes that contributes to a respectful caring environment
9. Ability to set priorities and organize work in response to department needs
10. Ability to train for laundry and janitorial pooling as required

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 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.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.