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Job Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Posted Date:

2024-01-10

Closing Date:

2024-12-30

Functional Discipline:

GENERAL APPLICATION

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

JOB TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

VACANCY NUMBER: 0000035540CG

LOCATION: NIAGARA HEALTH

This posting is for the collection of applications for general interest in Environmental Service Aide (Housekeeping) positions across Niagara Health.

We currently do not have any Environmental Service Aide positions available. Should a position become available we will review the submitted applications.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, the Environmental Services Aide will perform a variety of service related activities including office cleaning, public areas cleaning, support service locations and the removal, proper segregation, documentation, and transportation of general/biomedical waste. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the distribution and collection of linen, daily upkeep and maintenance of nursing units including patient rooms, ordering & stocking of housekeeping supplies, and operating cleaning equipment. The incumbent may be responsible for floor restoration, wall washing, curtain changes and isolation cleaning. Shift rotations are subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Minimum grade 12 or equivalent.
o Previous experience working in an Environmental Services capacity, preferably in a Healthcare setting.
o Knowledge of the use of proper body mechanics to meet the physical demands of the job, for prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, and pushing/pulling carts.
o Knowledge and understanding of WHMIS
o Knowledge and understanding of the PIDAC Environmental Cleaning best practices.
o Working knowledge of computers and entering online data i.e. Incident reporting.
o Knowledge of the requirements and provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, judgment and decision-making skills.
o Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
o Must be available for all shifts including weekends, vacation replacement, sick time and paid holidays.
o Consistent and regular attendance required.
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a new hire requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

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We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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