Environmental Associate

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Health in Vaughan is seeking an Environmental Associate to maintain a sanitary and safe hospital environment. You will perform cleaning tasks including mopping, wall washing, drapes, furniture movement and vacuuming while following safety policies.

The role requires Grade 10 education, English communication skills, reliable attendance and a patient-centered, team-oriented approach within a fast-paced health care setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Able to perform manual cleaning tasks (mopping, buffing, wall washing, vacuuming, etc.).
• Proven attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitary and safe environment for clients, patients, staff and visitors.
• Perform cleaning duties such as mopping, wall washing, drapes, moving furniture and vacuuming.
• Follow patient and staff safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate empathy and provide excellent service in a hospital setting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Conflict resolution

Communication in English

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Customer service

Adaptability

Safety policy adherence

Empathy

Commitment to caring values

Education

Grade 10 education

Job description

Job Description

This position performs duties necessary to maintain a sanitary and safe environment for all clients/patients, staff and visitors of the hospital.

Job Description

This position performs duties necessary to maintain a sanitary and safe environment for all clients/patients, staff and visitors of the hospital.

What must you have?

• Completion of Grade 10 education or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Demonstrates ability to follow oral and written instructions and to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform such manual tasks as mopping and buffing floors, wall washing, changing cubicle and window drapes, moving furniture, vacuuming, cleaning, and polishing.
• Proven attendance record.

What else do you bring?

• Excellent organizational and time management skills including the ability to handle multi tasks and priorities.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to understand relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated excellent ability to work with a variety of individuals in a co-operative manner both independently and as part of a team with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, Your Profile Also Includes

• Previous experience within the Environmental Associate classification
• This position is represented by OPSEU.
• You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.