Environmental Services Worker

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Worker for a casual position at the Ksyen Regional Hospital. This role is crucial for maintaining hygiene standards, ensuring clean environments for patients and staff alike. The position offers a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and shortest commutes in BC

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education minimum or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Effective communication skills required both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of environmental services duties throughout the facility.
• Maintain clean and disinfected conditions in hospital areas.
• Follow Northern Health Regional Environmental Services Policies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Ability to operate equipment

Interpersonal skills

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 Casual position at the Ksyen Regional Hospital.

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: Days - 10:00 to 18:00, Rotating

Ksyen Regional Hospital
The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. More than double the size of the previous hospital, the facility features 82 beds, private rooms, and is a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. The hospital is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program.

Terrace The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.

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.