Unit Service Worker Environmental Services - Weekends

St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Michael's Hospital is seeking a cleaner to provide a clean, safe and supportive environment across patient areas, labs and common spaces. You will perform daily and periodic cleaning, assist with waste handling, restock supplies and maintain infection control standards.

The role requires physical endurance, ability to work all shifts, and English literacy. Training on WHMIS and safety procedures will be provided; you will join a collaborative environmental services team at a major Toronto

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning in healthcare or hospitality settings.
• Must meet physical requirements (bending, lifting, walking, standing).
• Knowledge of cleaning products and their proper use.
• Basic knowledge of WHMIS and safety procedures.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and speak English.
• Ability to work as part of a unit team and also independently.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily and periodic cleaning services to routine and isolation rooms and corridors within their assigned Units/Areas including waste and sharps collection, cleaning of washrooms and shower rooms, cleaning room furnishings, fixtures and telephones, dusting shelves, sills, ledges, lights and vents, mopping, and bed, stretcher, and clinical-equipment, cleaning activities.
• Distributing and collecting ice water jugs.
• Distributing and collecting menus.
• Replenishing supplies and clean-linens, and collecting soiled linens as needed.
• Removing and hanging-up of curtains utilizing a step-stool or ladder.
• Helping to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment by observing fire & safety and infection control procedures, and by alerting the Clinical Leader/Manager and/or R.N. in charge to unauthorized persons in the unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare cleaning experience

English literacy

Teamwork / collaborative

Ability to meet physical requirements

Ability to work all shifts

Knowledge of cleaning products

WHMIS knowledge

Independent working

Job description

As Part Of The Environmental Services Department, The Successful Candidate Will Provide a Clean, Safe And Supportive Environment For Patients, Visitors And Staff In The Hospital And Satellite Areas, Including But Not Limited To In-patient And Out-patient Areas, Operating Room Theatres, Clinical And Research Laboratories, Non-patient And Common Areas By

• Providing daily and periodic cleaning services to routine and isolation rooms and corridors within their assigned Units/Areas including waste and sharps collection, cleaning of washrooms and shower rooms, cleaning room furnishings, fixtures and telephones, dusting shelves, sills, ledges, lights and vents, mopping, and bed, stretcher, and clinical-equipment, cleaning activities.
• Distributing and collecting ice water jugs.
• Distributing and collecting menus.
• Replenishing supplies and clean-linens, and collecting soiled linens as needed.
• Removing and hanging-up of curtains utilizing a step-stool or ladder.
• Helping to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment by observing fire & safety and infection control procedures, and by alerting the Clinical Leader/Manager and/or R.N. in charge to unauthorized persons in the unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a cleaner in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pulling/pushing, continuous walking/standing.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and its uses
• Basic knowledge of WHIMS.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and speak English.
• Ability to function as a departmental and unit team member.
• Ability to work independently within the scope of the role and prioritize workload.
• A demonstrated commitment to the role in support of a clean, safe and supportive patient care environment.
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends, based on departmental needs.
• Excellent attendance record and in good standing.

Shifts are subject to change based on departmental needs.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.