Environmental Aide (Support Services)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Toronto is seeking an Environmental Aide to ensure cleanliness in patient and public areas. The role includes using housekeeping equipment and providing support for community vaccination clinics. Ideal candidates should have effective communication skills and experience in a similar environment. This is an entry-level, full-time position.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent relevant experience in a similar role required; Healthcare Environment preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Able to operate heavy equipment and lift 20 kg repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Clean and remove waste in patient and public areas.
• Support offsite community vaccination clinics.
• Perform terminal cleaning of isolated areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service focus

Technology familiarity

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Housekeeping equipment

Job description

Overview

The Environmental Aide, under the direction of the Lead Hand and Environmental Services Supervisor, cleans and removes waste in patient rooms, isolation rooms, offices and public hospital areas. In this role, the Environmental Aide cleans non-clinical equipment and uses electrically powered scrubbing and polishing floor finishing machines, as well as ride-on equipment to ensure the hospital achieves a high level of cleanliness in promotion of patient safety. As part of this role, you may be required to support our offsite community vaccination clinics.

Education

• Grade 12

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent relevant experience (within the last 3 years) in a similar role required; Healthcare Environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (Written and Oral); English fluency required.
• Must be successful in the completion of all mandatory testing for this position with a minimum score of 50% required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of this role with a tolerance for continuous walking, bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, lifting required.
• Able to operate heavy equipment including all housekeeping equipment required.
• Able to lift 20 kg repetitively required.
• Ability to work at high altitudes including scaffolding and ladders required.
• Ability to clean all areas of the hospital including terminal cleaning of isolated areas required.
• Ability to tolerate frequent contact with water and cleaning disinfectants required.
• Able to collect soiled linen, refuse and clean bodily fluids as required.
• Demonstrated focus on providing an excellent customer service experience required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the use of technology (such as Vocera and Bed Tracking Software) to respond to client requests.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency required, familiar with the daily use of email and the ability to complete iLearn education modules as required.
• Must be flexible and demonstrate the ability to engage positively as part of a team; as well as function well independently.
• Demonstrated embodiment of MGH Core Values : Compassion, Integrity, Courage and Accountability required.
• Good work and attendance record required.

Legal and Safety Commitments

• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care