Environmental Services Attendant - Markham, Canada - Oak Valley Health

Oak Valley Health

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island.

The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) 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

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
Welldeveloped 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 (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

Work Schedule:
Shifts are currently as follows, Nights hrs, Days hrs, hrs, hrs, hrs, hrs, Evenings hrs, hrs.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:
CU01

Range:
$ $25.73

Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations.

Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (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.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.

We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

We are honoured to be recognized as one of

Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 202- We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.

Learn more about our commitment to EDI