Helper

Halton Healthcare•Oakville, ON

13h•CA$27 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Environmental Services team, the Helper 1 will be primarily responsible for providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. This role involves cleaning and disinfecting public and clinical areas using methods approved by the Housekeeping and Infection Control departments, washing floors, ceilings and walls, cleaning inside of windows, and waste and linen disposal. Related duties as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Recent practical and related experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Must be able to work well in a team setting
Must possess English language verbal communication skills and literacy skills sufficient to understand verbal and written instructions and to read product labels and procedure manuals
Must be able to prioritize workload and function independently
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including: continuous standing and walking, forward bending, pushing/pulling carts and reaching. Some overhead reaching, squatting, climbing and heavy lifting of up to 30 lbs.
Ability to operate moderate to light equipment required
May be required to work and adapt to multiple areas
Satisfactory employment and attendance record
Must provide availability of up to a 0.40 FTE
Proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and disinfecting public and clinical areas using methods approved by the Housekeeping and Infection Control departments
Washing floors, ceilings and walls
Cleaning inside of windows
Waste and linen disposal
Related duties as required