Environmental Services Aide - Toronto, Canada - Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Care Centre

Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Care Centre

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO PICK UP SHIFTS DURING DAYS, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE:
_JOIN OUR TEAM_

The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides specialized care and services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post-Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care.

The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities.

As of January 2020, TGHC operates in two sites - the Main site (at Church and Bloor St) for 119 CCC and Palliative inpatients, and the Harbour Light site at Jarvis Street, which houses 28 outpatient beds for patients awaiting full transition into the community.

As a compassionate, caring and influential team member, you will make a personal difference in the quality of life of our patients.

If you want to work in an environment where every face is familiar and where care and commitment flow to patients and staff equally, join our team and become part of the Toronto Grace family.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AIDE

Casual

Days/Evenings/Weekends

CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (C.U.P.E. Union)

Position Summary

The Director of Environment Services at the Salvation Army, Toronto Grace Health Centre is currently seeking a for a Environmental Services Aide performs general and specific duties in assigned areas in accordance with Infection Control policies and procedures to ensure proper controls are maintained for rooms under isolation restrictions.

Must maintain an environment that is clean and safe.

Responsibilities

Performs daily cleaning of: nursing stations, patient rooms and washrooms including floors, walls, doors, stairwells and utility room etc.
Follows strict infection control policies and practices to ensure proper controls are maintained for rooms under isolation restrictions
Collects and disposes of garbage, waste and recycling as required
Responsible for processing soiled linen, including transporting, washing and drying, patient personal laundry and moving empty and full laundry carts to designated areas
May be required to work in multiple areas and rotating shifts
Assists with setup for special events
Other environmental services duties as assigned

Qualifications

Secondary school or approved equivalent
Housekeeping experience in Hospital environment or similar is required
Housekeeping Certificate for Healthcare setting an asset
Knowledge of effective floor care machine operation
Ability to lift weights up to fifty (50) lbs
Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
Highly motivated, compassionate individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a fastpaced physically demanding environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong time management skills and excellent attendance record
Our Core values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Committed, Cooperation and Celebration_