Environmental Services Aide

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. TGHC operates in 3 sites – the Main site (Church & Bloor St), Harbour Lights and a Specialized Care Centre (Victoria Park & McNicoll).

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)

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Environmental Services, the 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 fast-paced physically demanding environment

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

•Strong time management skills and excellent attendance record

•Demonstrated skills in computer software applications (email, word, excel and intranet)

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@torontograce.org, referencing “11042024 – ESA – CASUAL” in the subject line. Please visit our website to learn more about the rewards of building a career at the Toronto Grace Health Centre: www.torontograce.org . We are a “Great Place to Work”. Toronto Grace

Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please notify the Human Resources Department.

The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre has been accredited with a 4 year Commendation in 2021 by Accreditation Canada

Thank you for your interest in The Toronto Grace Health Centre. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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