Environmental Attendant

Humber River Health • Toronto, ON

2d • 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. Humber River Health, North America's first fully digital hospital, is committed to innovation in healthcare and serves a diverse community in North West Toronto. They emphasize equity, inclusivity, and community connection, utilizing technology and clinical expertise to improve patient care. The Environmental Attendant will contribute to this mission by ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

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. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

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.

Benefits

• Humber River Health is proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
• We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement.
• We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration.
• We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
• Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities.
• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED