Activity aide Jobs in Toronto, ON

OVERVIEW

The Environmental Aide under the direction of the Lead Hand and Environmental Services Supervisor cleans and removes waste in patient rooms, isolation rooms, offices and public hospital areas. In this role, the Environmental Aide cleans non clinical equipment and uses electrically powered scrubbing and polishing floor finishing machines, as well as ride on equipment to ensure the hospital achieves a high level of cleanliness in promotion of patient safety. As part of this role, you may be required to support our offsite community vaccination clinics.

EDUCATION

- Grade 12

QUALIFICATIONS

- 1 year of recent relevant experience (within the last 3 years) in a similar role required; (Healthcare Environment preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (Written and Oral) English fluency required.
- Must be successful in the completion of all mandatory testing for this position with a minimum score of 50% required.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of this role with a tolerance for continuous walking, bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, lifting required.
- Able to operate heavy equipment including all housekeeping equipment required.
- Able to lift 20kg repetitively required.
- Ability to work at high altitudes including scaffolding and ladders required.
- Ability to clean all areas of the hospital including terminal cleaning of isolated areas required.
- Ability to tolerate frequent contact with water and cleaning disinfectants required.
- Able to collect soiled linen, refuse and clean bodily fluids as required.
- Demonstrated focus on providing an excellent customer service experience required.
- Demonstrated familiarity with the use of technology (such as Vocera and Bed Tracking Software) to respond to client requests.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency required, familiar with the daily use of email and the ability to complete iLearn education modules as required.
- Must be flexible and demonstrate the ability to engage positively as part of a team; as well as function well independently.
- Demonstrated embodiment of MGH Core Values; Compassion, Integrity, Courage and Accountability required.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network
(TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

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