Environmental Services Attendant

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Posting Closes October 4th

What we are looking for:

• Performs established housekeeping functions within assigned areas in order to provide and maintain a clean, infection free and attractive environment for patients, visitors and staff
• Rotates through room and washroom cleaning, operating room, floor maintenance, discharges, terminal cleaning and project cleaning
• Responds to contingency codes as required
• Will be required to work in potentially infectious areas
• Collection and Handling of waste, linen, recycling, and bio hazardous waste, radioactive waste as required.

What you bring to the role:

• Previous experience in environmental services, preferably in a hospital setting
• Good communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) as well as interpersonal, organizational and prioritizing skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Evidence of ability to work well independently and as a member of the team
• Detail oriented
• Well-developed customer service focus with the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the team
• Knowledge of the OHSA, WHMIS and other relevant legislation
• Understanding of infection control practices
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices.

Work Schedule:

Shifts are currently as follows: Nights – 1130-0730hrs, 0000-0800hrs; Days – 0700-1500hrs, 0730-1530hrs, 0800-1600hrs, 0900-1700hrs, 1000-1800hrs, 1100-1900hrs; Evenings – 1200-2000hrs, 1300-2100hrs, 1400-2200hrs, 1500-2300hrs, 1600-2400hrs. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

CU01 Range: $23.59 - $26.50

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and includes Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required).

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly.