Environmental Partner - Environmental Services

Women's College Hospital•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$26 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice. Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone. Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a Casual Opportunity. Type: Replacement. #of Openings: Two (2). Variable Hours - Days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
Understanding of the importance of cleaning and infection control in a hospital setting
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and effectively communicate
Ability to understand and apply WHMIS protocols
Ability to write clearly and legibly
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Intranet, Word, Excel)
Ability to effectively and safely use equipment as instructed
Willingness and ability to perform routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing)
Excellent attendance record
Excellent customer service skills
Positive attitude and friendly disposition
Effective time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize
Proven ability to work cooperatively and constructively with all members of the team
Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospital cleaning and portering considered an asset

Responsibilities

Cleans and disinfects all horizontal and vertical surfaces including patient care equipment in assigned work area including offices, washrooms, exam rooms, procedure rooms, Lab spaces and Surgery spaces
Cleans and maintains all public spaces including elevators, parking lots, lobby, etc.
Answer and respond to all pages and calls in a timely manner
Distributes clean linen and disposes and transports soiled linen, waste and soiled instruments
Performs floor care including vacuuming, spot cleaning carpets, stripping and waxing, scrubbing, burnishing, dust mopping and auto scrubbing
Applies clean linen to tables and stretchers
Set up and arrange furniture and equipment for events
Replenishes all consumables
Mailroom duties including preparing mail and parcels for pickup and sorting incoming mail
Transports patients and equipment
Performs terminal cleaning in accordance with best practices
Act as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care