Environmental Services Attendant

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Attendant to support the Environmental Services (EVS) Department. You will be trained as a certified Environmental Services Attendant and receive an EVS Certificate.

Shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends across Civic, General, Riverside Campus or other TOH locations. Candidates must pass the TOH EVS Certification and be eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness of hospital property such as inpatient rooms, washrooms, examination rooms, waiting areas, hallways etc.
• Bedmaking following the discharge of patients from the hospital.
• Operate an autoscrubber to maintain the cleanliness of hospital floors.
• Responsible for garbage disposal and use of garbage compactor.

Skills

English communication

Education

Grade 10 education

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

Reshaping the future of Healthcare! The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Join our team as an Environmental Services Attendant in the Environmental Services (EVS) Department!

The EVS Department is responsible for creating a clean, safe and pleasant environment for patients, staff and visitors through the implementation of rigorous sanitation practices.

By joining this team, you will be trained as a certified Environmental Services Attendant and receive an Environmental Services Certificate.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, evenings, nights and weekends, 8 hour shifts. The position may be located at either the Civic, General, Riverside Campus or other TOH Satellite locations.

As an employee of TOH you would be required to provide a minimum availability of: 2 out of 3 weekends, 8 weeks during the period from June 1 to September 30, and five shifts between December 23 and January 3, inclusive of either Christmas Day, Boxing Day or December 31 / New Year's Day.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness of hospital property such as inpatient rooms, washrooms, examination rooms, waiting areas, hallways etc;
• Bedmaking following the discharge of patients from the hospital;
• Operate an autoscrubber to maintain the cleanliness of hospital floors;
• Responsible for garbage disposal and use of garbage compactor.

Basic Requirements

• Grade 10 education;
• The ability to pass the Ottawa Hospital Environmental Services Certification or equivalent;
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Elligible to work in Canada.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail].