Support Service Worker - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Health Sciences North
Description
Support Service Worker:
Competition #
3440
Job Title
Support Service Worker
Department
Environmental Services
Status
Permanent
Work Type
Full-time
Affiliation
CUPE Service
Shift Assignment
Days, evenings, and nights
Bilingualism Required
No
Police Check Requirement
Vulnerable Sector Check
Site
RLHC-Cupe Service
Salary Information
$23.27 to $24.60 per hour
Application Closing Date
June 14, 2023
KEY FUNCTION:
Perform environmental cleaning, distribution of consumables and the appropriate collection of facility waste for HSN. Transport patients to and from various areas within the Hospital.
REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Environmental Services.
DUTIES:
- Maintain a clean and safe environment in all areas of the facility.
- Inspect, clean, and store department equipment and supplies.
- Handle hazardous waste in accordance with established procedures as well as the relevant federal and provincial legislation, standards and guidelines.
- Maintain inventory of items and stock supplies in accordance with established procedures.
- Receive, distribute and collect reprocessing instruments, linen, consumables and other equipment in accordance with established procedures.
- Transport patients from and or between wards and departments.
- Transport/assist in the removal of deceased patients from wards as required.
- Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
- Participate in hospital training as required.
- Assist with improvement initiatives as required.
- Transport linen, beds, mattresses, stretchers, wheelchairs and other patient related equipment/furniture.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Minimum of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent (i.e. General Education Development (GED) or Academic and Career Entrance (ACE)).
- Ministry of Labour "Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps" training certificate is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three (3) months recent, relevant experience is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control cleaning and isolation procedures including waste handling and management procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to push equipment and carts and safely lift a minimum of 25 kilograms.
- Demonstrated computer skills with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook) and applicable patient information systems.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with patients, families, and healthcare workers.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Demonstrated compliance with HSN's privacy policy.
- Demonstrated commitment to the safety of coworkers and patients.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
- Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
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