Environmental Services

Alberta Health Services; Claresholm; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre, part of Alberta Health Services, seeks Environmental Services staff to perform cleaning and disinfection in hospital environments. Duties include cleaning patient rooms, washrooms, and corridors, following infection control protocols and using PPE for extended periods.

Posting is for a temporary part-time position with rotating shifts (days, evenings, weekends). Minimum qualifications and physical requirements apply, with training provided on safety and

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent is required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift up to 25 lbs; push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must read, write, speak and follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments per protocols.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, restock bathroom supplies; change beds and linens as needed.
• Operate cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration; clean ceilings and windows.
• Identify and report hazards to Working Leader; participate in training or orientation as needed.

Skills

Computer & smartphone use

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12 (preferred)

Job description

If you enjoy cleaning and have an eye for detail, we want you on our team! Join us and help keep our hospitals clean, safe, and welcoming. Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre is hiring a Temporary Part-Time Environmental Services (housekeeper/cleaner). If you see something that needs attention, even garbage on the floor, you step in safely and professionally to take care of it because every action helps support patient care. We'll train you to safely clean and disinfect our healthcare buildings. Environmental Services staff follow cleaning and disinfecting protocols while cleaning surfaces and patient equipment in assigned areas such as patient rooms, treatment rooms, emergency and operating rooms, washrooms, offices, and corridors. Duties include cleanup of blood and body fluids, washing walls, using ladders/step stools to change privacy curtains, routine floor care with mops, scrubbers, and buffers, and removing waste such as garbage, biomedical, and recycling to designated holding areas. Staff must wear personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, gowns, and eye protection for long periods while working safely and following protocols. Work is completed with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment that can sometimes be stressful. Environmental Services staff must remain kind, approachable, and professional when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare staff, providing excellent customer service.

Description:

As an Environmental Services staff, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments within a hospital or facility. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming; restocking supplies in bathroom facilities; stripping linen and making beds; operating industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration; thorough washing of ceilings and windows; emptying hazardous waste; and replenishing cleaning supplies and linens. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader and you may also provide training or orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff.

• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Nutrition, Food Linen & Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Willow Creek
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.90
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-MAY-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.58
• Maximum Salary: $24.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Environmental Services
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Nutrition, Food Linen & Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Willow Creek
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.90
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 6.25, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days. Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.58
• Maximum Salary: $24.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones.Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift.Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs of force.

Additional Required Qualifications

Must read, write, speak, and follow written and verbal instructions in English to work safely. Ability to climb ladders/step stools, squat, bend, and reach in all directions (including overhead). Must have Additional Required Qualifications:Must read, write, speak, and follow written and verbal instructions in English to work safely. Ability to climb ladders/step stools, squat, bend, and reach in all directions (including overhead). Must have sufficient hand strength to perform repetitive wiping, wringing, and gripping motions. Must wear personal protective equipment such as masks (facial hair may interfere with achieving a proper seal), eye protection, gloves, and gowns for long periods of time. Dependable, cooperative, with a customer service attitude and able to work with minimal supervision. Basic computer and smartphone knowledge required. Applications with a completed job profile and/or resume will be considered.Internal Applicants: AHS and Department Required Learning must be up to date.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Knowledge of hospital housekeeping policy and procedures. Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting in health care environment. Customer service experience. Leadership experience such as working leader, shift lead, trainer or equivalent.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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