Environmental Services Worker

Government of Northwest Territories; Norman Wells; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Norman Wells seeks an Environmental Services Worker responsible for cleaning and infection control in various facility areas. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and experience in housekeeping and/or laundry services. The role requires availability for shift work, including nights and weekends. Competitive benefits await in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, standards and procedures for cleaning a health facility.
• Experience working directly within a Health Care Facility in housekeeping and/or laundry services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and infection control of various facility areas.
• Available to work shifts as assigned, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Knowledge of infection control procedures

Ability to handle laundry and linens

Education

High School Diploma / Secondary School Diploma

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The incumbent works as part of a team of Environmental Services Workers and is responsible for the cleaning and infection control of the long-term care rooms, isolation rooms, palliative care suite, specialty areas, all administration offices and boardrooms, assigned staff accommodation and snow clearing of facility entrances. The facility and tasks may be routine, and the position may receive little recognition from patients and staff. The job holder must be available to work shifts as assigned, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of methods, standards and procedures for cleaning a health facility to ensure infection control and a safe and hygienic environment.
Knowledge of cleaning procedures, infection control procedures, chain of infection and quality assurance and accreditation standards.
Knowledge of methods, standards and procedures for handling and cleaning laundry and linens in a health facility to ensure infection control and a safe and hygienic environment.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
High School Diploma / Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)
Experience working directly within a Health Care Facility in a capacity of either housekeeping and/or laundry services is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

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Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIEDRIVE
BOX360
NORMAN WELLSNT X0E 0V0
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