Environmental Services Worker - Casual

Come join our Shoreham Team

Responsible To : Manager of Support Services Shoreham Village

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in environmental services in a health care facility is considered an asset
• WHMIS Certification
• Must attend in-service programs while on duty as required
• Able to lift / move up to 30 lbs
• Ability to work well with others including co-workers, supervisors, and residents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis according to the Shoreham Village Standards.

Knowledge of the following :

• Operation of floor machine
• Proper Body Mechanics
• Customer and Personal Service
• Shoreham policies and procedures
• Chemicals
• WHMIS

Major Responsibilities :

• Cleans common area and floors
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas (e.g. mopping, dusting, polishing, stripping, waxing, vacuuming, etc.)
• Collects and transports garbage and recycling
• Maintains cleanliness, orderliness, and general repair of equipment and work area
• Performs periodic floor, and carpet maintenance in accordance with established procedures and prescribed techniques
• Follows safe work practice for chemical use including proper labeling, storage and use
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevator, stairways, and other work areas so that health standards are met
• Provides assigned areas with appropriate housekeeping supplies (e.g. offices, washrooms, bathrooms, lounges, resident rooms, dining areas, activity areas, etc.)
• Cleans walls, windows, doors, shelving, stairways and entrances in assigned areas
• Ensures there are adequate supplies and ensure that equipment is in proper working order to carry out duties and responsibilities
• Follow guidelines for safety and sanitation procedures
• Cleans and checks all equipment, reporting all necessary repairs to the Manager of Support Services
• Performs other related duties as required
• Must provide proof of two Covid Vaccinations

Hours of Work : No Guaranteed Hours Bi-weekly (8 hour shifts)

Salary : As per CUPE Collective Agreement

Effective : Immediately