ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE ATTENDANT - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Environmental Services Attendant to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for staff, clients, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some experience in sanitation or cleaning, ideally within a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include waste management, thorough cleaning routines, and operating cleaning equipment. Join a hospital committed to excellence in care, education, and research, and enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

On-site café and cafeteria

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education, mentorship, and bursary opportunities

State of the Art Building with on-site parking

Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; experience in healthcare cleaning preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures and hospital standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties and maintain a safe environment.
• Collect and dispose of waste, including biomedical waste management.
• Participate in quality cleaning audits and maintain cleaning standards.

Skills

Basic knowledge of industrial/commercial cleaning procedures

Understanding of hospital cleaning requirements

Basic computer knowledge

Experience in sanitation/cleaning role

Education

High School Diploma (or grade 12 equivalency)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Heavy duty cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Code: 23-ESA

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $25.74 - $26.58

Posting Period: Posted Until Filled

Acting as an effective team member, the Environmental Services Attendant (ESA) provides a clean, safe and attractive environment for the staff, clients and visitors of the Providence Care Hospital. The ESA is responsible to perform their duties in a manner that supports and implements the policies, procedures, routines, values, goals and objectives of the Environmental Services Department and Providence Care, including goals for high quality services and a positive work environment.

Skills And Qualification Required

1. High School Diploma (or grade 12 equivalency)
2. Basic knowledge of industrial/commercial cleaning procedures and understanding of the hospital environment and cleaning requirements and standards
3. Minimum six months of recent related experience working in similar sanitation/cleaning role; experience in healthcare environment preferred
4. Demonstrated basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet (i.e. Internet Explorer)

Position Responsibilities

1. General Duties - Collecting/disposing of waste, including separating recyclable materials and disposal of biomedical waste; distribution of clean linen and collection of solid linen; operation of heavy duty cleaning equipment.
2. Daily Duties - Damp-dusting, spot cleaning of walls/windows, dust and damp mopping of floors, vacuuming, waste removal, washroom cleaning and cleaning of isolation rooms.
3. Thorough Cleaning Routines - High-dusting, comprehensive damp-dusting and floor cleaning, baseboard cleaning and discharge cleaning of isolation rooms.
4. Performs other duties such as stripping and refinishing of floors, washing walls/ceiling/windows, changing and cleaning curtains, replacing light bulbs, lifting/moving equipment and furniture, snow removal, community cleaning, operation of hospital vehicles, and operation of mechanical lifts.
5. Identifies need to replenish supplies required to complete assigned work; completes order forms for cleaning supplies and communicates any related concerns with Service Manager in a timely fashion.
6. Maintains record of project work completed and returns to Service Manager at the end of the shift.
7. Participates in quality cleaning audit program and works to achieve acceptable standards of cleaning and maintenance of area assigned as outlined in the program.

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

1. Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care.
2. A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research.
3. Committed to people centred approach to care delivery.
4. Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits.
5. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
6. State of the Art Building with on-site parking.
7. On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options.
8. Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires.
9. Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality.
10. Employee & Family Assistance Program.
11. Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities.
12. Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions.
13. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails.