Environmental Services

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in High River is seeking Environmental Services staff (housekeeper/cleaner) to help keep patient areas clean and safe. You will follow cleaning and disinfection protocols, wear PPE, and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

This casual/relief role covers day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and perform repetitive cleaning tasks; basic computer knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and restock supplies in bathrooms.
• Identify and report hazards; may train or orient other staff.
• Wear PPE and follow safety protocols in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Grade 12 or equivalent

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. High River General Hospital is hiring 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.Shift schedules may include of day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.High River (population ~13,600) is a scenic town 68 km south of Calgary, offering schools, recreation, and healthcare through High River General Hospital and community health services.

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: High River
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 11-JAN-2027
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 21-JAN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• 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: High River
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 11-JAN-2027
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 21-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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 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.

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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