Environmental Services Worker

Napanee; Canada; Remote; CAD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennox and Addington County General Hospital in Canada is seeking a Hospital Environmental Services worker responsible for cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining patient and facility areas. The role requires adherence to hospital policies and infection control practices; you will work across all shifts and weekends, with a rotating schedule.

Eligible candidates have a secondary school diploma, OHHA Front Line Staff training or willingness to obtain within 3 months, and prior experience in

Qualifications

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma is required.
• OHHA Environmental Services for Front Line Staff course or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience in environmental services in health care is an asset.
• Knowledge of environmental cleaning best practices and OHSA responsibilities.
• Basic computer skills for reporting incidents and communications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner per policies.
• Work in a team environment with flexible scheduling including weekends.
• Meet physical demands of the position.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

OHHA Environmental Services for Front Line Staff course or willing to obtain in 3 months

Job description

Lennox and Addington County General Hospital

Vacancy Information:

Area of Assignment:

S.E.I.U. Local 1 Canada, Service Workers

Basic Function and Scope:

The incumbent ensures that all Hospital areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe manner in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.

Hours of Work:

Schedule rotation will include all shifts and weekends.

Pay Rate:

$25.34-$26.03

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education
• Secondary School Graduation Diploma;
• Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers Association (OHHA), Environmental Services for Front Line Staff course (or willingness to obtain in 3 months).
• Experience
• Previous experience in environmental services in a health care setting is considered an asset.
• Required Skills
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of environmental cleaning best practices (Regional Infection Control Network);
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Basic computer skills for reporting incidents, continuing education and communications;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully;
• Ability to work in a team environment, exercising flexibility to organize work assignments and deal with interruptions;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Must have annual review education completed;
• Must have a previous proven good performance and attendance record.
• Physical Requirements
• The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We prioritize staff wellbeing at LACGH by endeavouring to create schedules that allow work-life balance, providing free parking to all staff, and offering our Employee Wellness Program.

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer providing a barrier-free workplace supported by the Hospital’s Accessibility Plan. Persons with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, provided the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is a smoke/vape-free organization.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.