Environmental Services Worker, Casual

Gghorg; Guelph; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance fund

HOOPP pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Disability coverage

Job summary

Guelph General Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Worker to perform a range of housekeeping duties essential to patient and staff safety. You will clean patient rooms, handle waste and linen logistics, and maintain non-patient areas across the facility, following PIDAC standards.

The role offers 8-hour shifts with day/evening/night rotation, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive total rewards package including HOOPP and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion or willingness to complete Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning eLearning Course.
• Basic computer skills for use with email, incident reporting, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and to make independent decisions and establish priorities based on hospital wide needs each shift and to adjust to changes in a fast-paced, varied work routine.
• Demonstrated ability to meet high quality standards in the completion of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, including Emergency Response Code Red, Code Brown, etc.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, as well as the ability to lift, stoop, bend, push and climb a ladder up to 12 feet.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination skills to navigate busy hospital environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and safety of the facility per PIDAC standards.
• Clean patient rooms and surfaces; provide floor care, waste removal and linen delivery/pick-up.
• Clean non-patient care areas including support departments, washrooms, corridors, stairwells, entrances, meeting rooms and offices.
• Maintain Lost and Found, storage areas and assist with room setups.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals as part of a team.

Skills

Best Practices Cleaning

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Customer service

Job description

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community.

Everything we do is grounded in our values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired. If you are seeking meaningful work in an organization where your contributions truly matter to patients, colleagues, and the broader community, you have come to the right place.

Current Shifts

8 hour shifts, day, evening & night shift rotation

Position Summary:

The Environmental Services Worker performs a variety of housekeeping duties in order to contribute to the cleanliness and safety of the facility for patients and staff. This includes cleaning of all surfaces and equipment in patient rooms, and providing floor care, waste removal and delivery and pick-up of linen in accordance with PIDAC (Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee) cleaning standards. Environmental Services Workers are also responsible for cleaning of non-patient care areas, including support departments, public washrooms, corridors, stairwells, entrance ways, meeting rooms and offices. Other duties include maintenance of Lost and Found, storage areas and room set-ups.

In this role, you will:

• Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow through a generous professional development program, including our education assistance fund and in-house learning initiatives
• Have access to a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, health and dental benefits, short- and long-term disability coverage, and membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), with employer contributions matched at 126%.
• Be part of an organization that is deeply committed to the well being, safety, and psychological health of its workforce
• Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through meaningful action
• Collaborate with a team of highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals united by a shared purpose

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Guelph, known as “The Royal City,” offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals and their families.

• Expansive trails, rivers, and green spaces that support an active, outdoor lifestyle year-round
• A vibrant arts, culture, and music scene with nationally and internationally recognized events
• Diverse restaurants, cafés, and local craft breweries
• One of Ontario’s strongest and fastest growing economies
• Excellent education options, including both a university and college
• A welcoming, inclusive community with diverse cultures and centres of faith

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Completion or willingness to complete Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning eLearning Course
• Basic computer skills for use with email, incident reporting, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and to make independent decisions and establish priorities based on hospital wide needs each shift and to adjust to changes in a fast-paced, varied work routine
• Demonstrated ability to meet high quality standards in the completion of assigned tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, including Emergency Response Code Red, Code Brown, etc.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, as well as the ability to lift, stoop, bend, push and climb a ladder up to 12 feet
• Excellent hand/eye coordination skills to navigate busy hospital environment
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians

This job posting is for a vacancy currently available. The hiring process can include the use of AI-enabled systems for administrative and candidate management purposes.

Guelph General Hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to providing a respectful, safe, and supportive environment for all employees, free from discrimination and harassment.