Environmental Attendant - Alternative Level of Care (Church)

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Join our Environmental Services team as we work together to create a cleaner, safe work environment and patient care setting for our facility.

We are currently seeking an Environmental Attendant to work in our Environmental Services department.

Are you a someone with strong housekeeping experience who can work independently? Are you adaptable to changing work routines? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity and Humber River Health.

Employment Status: Duration (if contract): If the posting is not for a contract, please ensure the field is deleted from the posting.Hours of Work:

FT: <insert line and hours> including alternating weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.

PT: Must be available for all rotating shifts including alternating weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.

Location: Humber River Health, Reactivation Care Centre– 200 Church street (subject to change)Labour Group: NOWUReporting Relationship: Manager, Support ServicesHourly Rate: $26.356 - $26.877

Position 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.

Qualifications:

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.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are 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.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.