Environmental Services Attendant (CUPE), Environmental Service (10170)

<strong>Oak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s programs. </strong><BR><BR>External Closing Date: 2/7/2024

Markham, ON

Oak Valley Health

<strong>Oak Valley Health, a leading community healthcare organization in Ontario, serves patients through Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and the Reactivation Care Centre. With a patient-centered approach, Oak Valley Health provides high-quality care to over 437,000 individuals annually. Services encompass diagnostics, emergencies, acute care medicine, surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children&rsquo;s programs.</strong> https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/

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Part-Time

$23.59-$25.73 per hour

Overview: <strong>Full Job Title: Environmental Services Attendant (CUPE), Environmental Service - Part Time - Markham Site</strong><br /> <br /><strong> Tracking Code: 10170</strong><br /> <br /><strong> External Closing Date: 2/7/2024</strong><br /> <br /> <br /> <p><strong>Land acknowledgement:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who you are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You encompass Oak Valley Health&rsquo;s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.</li> <li>You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard.</li> <li>You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate must be flexible to cover any shift and assignment as required, including rotating weekends and statutory holidays.</p> <p>Shifts are currently as follows,&nbsp;<strong>Nights</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; 0000-0800hrs,&nbsp;<strong>Days</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; 0730-1530hrs, 0800-1600hrs, 0900-1700hrs, 1000-1800hrs, 1100-1900hrs,&nbsp;<strong>Evenings</strong>&nbsp;&ndash;1300-2100hrs, 1600-2400hrs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please note that shifts are subject to change based on the operational needs of the department.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p> <p>BAND CU01: $23.59-$25.73&nbsp;per hour.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Rotates through room and washroom cleaning, operating room, floor maintenance, discharges, terminal cleaning and project cleaning.</li> <li>Responds to contingency codes as required.</li> <li>Will be required to work in potentially infectious areas.</li> <li>Collection and Handling of waste, linen, recycling, and biohazardous waste, radioactive waste as required.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Previous experience in environmental services, preferably in a hospital setting.</li> <li>Good communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) as well as interpersonal, organizational and prioritizing skills.</li> <li>Proficient computer skills.</li> <li>Evidence of ability to work well independently and as a member of the team.</li> <li>Detail oriented.</li> <li>Well-developed customer service focus with the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the team.</li> <li>Knowledge of the OHSA, WHMIS and other relevant legislation.</li> <li>Understanding of infection control practices.</li> <li>Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <br /><br /> <p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p> <p>Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario&rsquo;s leading community healthcare organizations.&nbsp;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&rsquo;s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>COVID Statement</strong></p> <p><strong><em>As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair &amp; equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.</em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Oak Valley Health diversity statement&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada&rsquo;s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly.&nbsp;All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are honoured to be recognized as one of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.forbes.com/lists/canada-best-employers-diversity/?sh=5b3cb8144569">Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 202</a>3. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion">Learn more about our commitment to EDI</a>.&nbsp;</p>