Environmental Aide

Hamilton Health Sciences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian healthcare provider in Hamilton is seeking an Environmental Aide to support patient care areas by providing cleaning and unit support. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education, effective communication skills, and the ability to work closely with healthcare staff. Flexibility in working days, evenings, and weekends is required. This position is part of a commitment to high-quality service in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to work closely with healthcare staff and accept assignments.
• Familiarity with cleaning agents and germicides.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental and unit support in patient care areas.
• Use domestic and commercial cleaning equipment as needed.

Skills

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Ability to prioritize and organize work

Experience with cleaning equipment

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

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, Room Booking, Learning Centre, Service Response Centre, Waste and Central Processing.

Position Summary

As a member of the healthcare team, the EA provides environmental and unit support in patient care areas. Functions according to the job description for Environmental Aides.

Schedule Work Hours

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

1. Grade 12 or equivalent

2. Previous cleaning or healthcare experience an asset

3. Ability to work closely with staff on the unit including ability to accept assignments, delegation, requests and follow instructions

4. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team, both verbal and written

5. Ability to set and adjust priorities and organize work in response to unit needs

6. Ability to use domestic and commercial cleaning equipment and to work with cleaning agents and germicides

7. Ability to stand for long periods, repetitive reaching, repetitive bending, pushing and lifting using good body mechanics

Guidelines

Hamilton Health 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 applicants may apply online through the Careers website or by submitting a Competition Application Form. 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 the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-877-667-2700 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during the 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.