Environmental Services Attendant (CUPE) (10426)

Overview

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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. 48_Scheduling Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The successful candidate must be flexible to cover any shift and assignment as required, including weekends and statutory holidays. Shifts are currently as follows, Nights – 0000-0800hrs, 2300-0700hrs, 2330-0730, Days – 0730-1530hrs, 0800-1600hrs, 0900-1700hrs, 1000-1800hrs, 1100-1900hrs, Evenings –1200-2000, 1300-2100hrs, 1400-2200, 1500-2300, 1600-2400hrs. Please note that shifts are subject to change based on the operational needs of the department. 48_Budget Created with Sketch.

Compensation

BAND CU01: Hourly- $$ per hour

Responsibilities

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Performance

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. 48_Quality Assurance Created with Sketch.

Quality assurance

Responds to contingency codes as required. Will be required to work in potentially infectious areas. Collection and Handling of waste, linen, recycling, and biohazardous waste, radioactive waste as required.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Previous experience in environmental services, preferably in a hospital setting. Proficient computer skills. Knowledge of the OHSA, WHMIS and other relevant legislation. Understanding of infection control practices. 48_Creative Created with Sketch.

Initiative

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 (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required. 48_Assessment Created with Sketch.

Skills

Good communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) as well as interpersonal, organizational and prioritizing 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.