Environmental Aide; Support Services

Environmental Aide (Support Services) – Michael Garron Hospital

Under the direction of the Lead Hand and Environmental Services Supervisor, the Environmental Aide cleans and removes waste in patient rooms, isolation rooms, offices and public hospital areas. The role includes cleaning non‑clinical equipment and operating electrically powered scrubbing and polishing floor finishing machines, as well as ride‑on equipment, to maintain a high level of cleanliness and promote patient safety. The Environmental Aide may also support off‑site community vaccination clinics.

• Grade 12

• 1 year of recent relevant experience (within the last 3 years) in a similar role; healthcare environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both 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 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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network, 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.