156-26 Environmental Services I, Casual x2, Seaforth/Clinton

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance • Huron East, ON

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services I position is responsible for providing a quality housekeeping service to the patients, public and staff members of the HPHA, within a team environment. They ensure assigned areas are maintained and daily workload is completed by coordinating, assisting assigned staff, mentoring and overseeing quality assurance audits. Additionally, they ensure that the standards of cleanliness are met through best practice methodologies, as well as having the ability to apply infection control standards. Housekeeping can be performed in patient rooms, nursing stations, hallways, bathrooms, offices, and other rooms within the designated department and hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum of Grade 12 education
• Basic knowledge of sanitary practices and their importance
• Use sound judgment and demonstrate awareness of potential hazards before acting
• Actively seek out guidance and support in new or unknown safety situations
• Promptly acknowledge and report incidents of actual or potential events or harm
• Maintain knowledge and skill base required to perform duties of job safely and participate in annual reviews, training and education activities where required
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English, with regards to verbal work orders and/or instructions
• Compliance with sanitary and infection control requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic comprehension of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position

Nice To Haves

• Able to apply waste management protocols as well as to operate equipment associated with waste
• Able to operate and maintain equipment such as floor buffers, vacuums, automatic floor scrubbers, etc.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation

Responsibilities

• Providing a quality housekeeping service to the patients, public and staff members of the HPHA, within a team environment.
• Ensuring assigned areas are maintained and daily workload is completed by coordinating, assisting assigned staff, mentoring and overseeing quality assurance audits.
• Ensuring that the standards of cleanliness are met through best practice methodologies.
• Applying infection control standards.
• Performing housekeeping in patient rooms, nursing stations, hallways, bathrooms, offices, and other rooms within the designated department and hospital.
• Supporting and maintaining commitment to patient safety Rounds as appropriate.
• Supporting and educating patients about their role in patient safety.

Benefits

• Preceptor/Peer Mentorship Opportunities
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Extended Health/Semi Private and Dental Benefits (for Part-time and Full-time only)
• Diverse Committees and Engagement Opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your career and explore different roles within the hospital

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED