General Worker - Environmental Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Advocate Harbour; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Nova Scotia seeks a General Worker responsible for cleaning and servicing areas to ensure safety, health, and morale. Candidates must possess Grade 12/GED or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and preferably have housekeeping experience. The position offers competitive hourly compensation, and preference is given to unionized employees.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills are essential.
• Past housekeeping experience is helpful.
• Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service assigned areas for health and safety.
• Handle infectious materials with appropriate PPE.
• Ensure a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Good verbal, reading, and writing skills

Housekeeping experience

Multilingual skills, especially French

Education

Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience

Job description

Req ID: 200632

Location: Northern Zone, Bayview Memorial Health Centre

Department: FMS Environmental Services BVM

Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3%) x 5

Support Position

Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services across Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our team provides inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health, public health, and mental health services. Join our diverse team of innovators and collaborators today.

We employ professionals throughout Nova Scotia, offering a work-life balance that allows exploration and participation in the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to learn why many are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The General Worker is responsible for cleaning and servicing assigned areas to promote safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and staff. The role helps provide a clean, attractive, and safe environment, potentially involving handling infectious materials with proper PPE and frequent contact with water and disinfectants.

About You

• Grade 12/GED or equivalent work experience
• Good verbal, reading, and writing skills
• Housekeeping experience is an asset
• Multilingual skills, especially French, are an asset

Please ensure your resume is current and includes relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Casual Relief positions

Compensation and Benefits

$19.26 - $20.02 Hourly

After Applying

Thank you for your interest. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to unionized employees. Employees should review their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors profile. Applicants changing unions or employment status should clarify their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements before accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, to apply and self-identify.