Environmental Service Attendant, Temporary Part Time, Environmental Services

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

Job summary

Providence Care is looking for an Environmental Services Attendant (ESA) to maintain a clean and safe environment at their hospital. Duties include waste disposal, general cleaning, and assisting with maintaining high hygiene standards. This temporary part-time position offers competitive hourly wages and the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of recent related experience in sanitation/cleaning role.
• Experience in healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collecting/disposing of waste, including recyclable materials and biomedical waste.
• Daily cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, and restroom cleaning.
• Identifying and replenishing cleaning supplies as needed.

Skills

Basic knowledge of industrial/commercial cleaning procedures

Understanding of the hospital environment

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Code: 16581

Status: Temporary Part Time (up to 6 months)

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $ 26.26- $27.11

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

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

Position Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Thorough Cleaning Routines - High-dusting, comprehensive damp-dusting and floor cleaning, baseboard cleaning and discharge cleaning of isolation rooms
• 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
• 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
• Maintains record of project work completed and returns to Service Manager at the end of the shift
• 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

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