Environmental Service Worker – Support Services (OS) – CASUAL

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Owen Sound is seeking an Environmental Service Worker to support their cleaning and disinfecting efforts across various departments. This role requires a Secondary School Diploma and a commitment to patient safety. Applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts including weekends and demonstrate good communication skills. Compliance with safety protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out correct lifting and carrying techniques.
• Availability to work all shifts including weekends.
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours and ‘LEAD’ Competencies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Environmental Services department in cleaning duties.
• Clean and disinfect clinical, public, and support areas.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal job instructions

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Willingness to complete Code White Training

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Job description

POSITION TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE WORKER

DEPARTMENT: SUPPORT SERVICES

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE

STATUS: CASUAL

WAGE RATE: $26.426 - $27.085

Reporting to the Environmental Services Supervisor, the Environmental Services Worker supports the Environmental Services department in various cleaning and disinfecting duties. These include cleaning and disinfecting equipment, cleaning all clinical, public, and support areas of the facility, project cleaning, distribution and collection of linens, collection of waste materials, and recycling.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

• Secondary School Diploma
• Ability to follow written and verbal job instructions and meet strict timelines
• Ability to carry out correct lifting and carrying techniques (to be tested)
• Willingness and ability to complete Code White Training
• Ability to process own computer-based work orders and emails
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Availability to work all shifts including weekends
• Ability to wear appropriate footwear and personal protective equipment
• Respond to all Brightshores contingency codes
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others), and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates understanding of how the department's services and responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through knowledge, skills, and attitudes