Environmental Services Worker

Northern Health; Stewart; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in British Columbia is looking for a dedicated Environmental Services Worker at the Stewart Health Centre. Responsibilities include maintaining clean conditions in patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces. The position requires effective communication skills and the physical ability to perform cleaning tasks. This role offers benefits including vacation, a pension plan, and opportunities for training. Ideal candidates need at least Grade 10 education and the ability to work effectively with others.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan forgiveness programs

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and disinfected conditions in various facility areas.
• Perform a variety of environmental services duties throughout the Health Centre.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Work organization

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Environmental Services Worker to fill a position at the Stewart Health Centre.
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position performs a variety of environmental services duties throughout the facility. Maintains clean and disinfected conditions in areas such as patient/resident/client rooms, Operating Rooms, Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory, Labour and Delivery Rooms, washrooms, corridors, hallways, lounges, offices, and common areas used by staff, visitors and patients/residents/clients as established in Northern Health Regional Environmental Services Policies and Processes.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Monday to Friday, Days - 07:30 to 13:25

Stewart Health Centre

• Outpatient services
• 24/7 on-call care
• Public Health services
• Pre/postnatal infant and childcare
• Walk in emergency services
• Full-time Lab and X-ray departments

Hospital staff

• 2 full-time Physicians
• Public health nurse
• Nursing and support staff

Other services provided at Stewart Health Centre

• Medical clinic
• Patient/physician videoconferencing consultations
• Visiting specialities clinics
• Ambulance
• Mental Health and Addictions services

Stewart

Located at the head of Portland Canal, a steep, narrow ocean fjord that forms a natural border between British Columbia and Alaska is the community of Stewart. This is one of the most spectacular spots in BC, with its towering snow-capped mountains and hanging glaciers of Bear Pass. The population of Stewart is approximately 500 people. The major industries are logging, mining and tourism. There are four elementary schools, one middle school, one secondary school, and two post‑secondary schools. Check out Stewart, home to towering snow-capped mountains and the hanging glaciers of Bear Pass.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
• Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications

• Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.