Environmental Attendant

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

12d•CA$28 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking an Environmental Attendant to join their Environmental Services team. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean and safe work environment and patient care setting within the facility. The position requires strong housekeeping experience, the ability to work independently, and adaptability to changing work routines. Humber River Health is a digital hospital focused on innovation in healthcare, serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto. They are committed to equity, inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team, using technology and clinical expertise to improve patient care.

Requirements

Ontario Secondary School diploma, equivalent, or higher education required.
Good command of English language essential (reading, verbal and written)
Recent housekeeping experience preferred
Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (attend training as required)
Ability to perform routine duties and to transcribe requests with a high degree of accuracy, often under noisy, busy conditions and time constraints
Operating heavy duty equipment ex. Buffer machinery
Ability to respond to Code Whites
Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 35kg’s)
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to perform repetitive bending & reaching
Demonstrated ability to be a cooperative and team player
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Must have a positive attitude and a genuine desire to work in fast pace environment
Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as a member of a team
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing work routines or priorities
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Nice To Haves

An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

Clean, maintain, dust, and damp mop all assigned areas
Dust, wash, and polish furniture and fixtures
Clean and vacuum carpets where applicable
Gather and dispose of garbage and linen
Clean isolation rooms, broken glass and dispose of body fluids
Clean stretchers, S/L and wheelchairs
Perform any tasks similar to the above that is determined to be necessary to the functioning of the Hospital
Understand and comply with Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures
Seek clarification when unsure of a policy, a procedure or an assignment
Follow departmental procedure for signing in & out for the beginning and end of shift via computer
Pick up PDA at beginning of shift and return at end of shift
Working alone in isolated areas
Participate with the orientation and training of new staff members
Responsible for identifying own educational needs and communicating them to Management
Actively participate in training sessions, meetings or special projects as required
Participate in quality control checks as required
Uses equipment and supplies in an efficient and appropriate manner
Maintain an awareness of department and hospital Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement activities, policies and procedures
Demonstrate understanding of WHMIS, Disaster, Fire, Search, Bomb-Threat and other emergency procedures
Practices good safety habits including wearing/using any required protective clothing or equipment. Reports promptly any accident or incident and co-operates fully in any investigation
All employees of HRH share a common responsibility to act in accordance with the commitment to safe and compassionate patient care and a safe and healthy work environment
Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations including but not limited to: use or wear of equipment or protective devices or clothing for safety purposes, report to their manager any contravention of this Act or regulations or the existence of any hazards of which he or she knows
Have knowledge and understanding of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) in relation to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and attend all required Health and Safety training.