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About the Role

Join our Environmental Services team as an Environmental Attendant, contributing to a cleaner, safer work environment and patient care setting. Humber River Health is North America's first fully digital hospital, committed to using technology and clinical expertise to improve healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, dust, and damp mop all assigned areas.
• Dust, wash, and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean and vacuum carpets where applicable.
• Gather and dispose of garbage and linen.
• Clean isolation rooms, broken glass and dispose of body fluids.
• Clean stretchers, S/L and wheelchairs.
• Perform any tasks similar to the above that is determined to be necessary to the functioning of the Hospital.
• Understand and comply with Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Seek clarification when unsure of a policy, a procedure or an assignment.
• Follow departmental procedure for signing in & out for the beginning and end of shift via computer.
• Pick up PDA at beginning of shift and return at end of shift.
• Work alone in isolated areas.
• Participate with the orientation and training of new staff members.
• Responsible for identifying own educational needs and communicating them to Management.
• Actively participate in training sessions, meetings or special projects as required.
• Participate in quality control checks as required.
• Uses equipment and supplies in an efficient and appropriate manner.
• Maintain an awareness of department and hospital Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement activities, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of WHMIS, Disaster, Fire, Search, Bomb-Threat and other emergency procedures.
• Practices good safety habits including wearing/using any required protective clothing or equipment.
• Reports promptly any accident or incident and co-operates fully in any investigation.
• Act in accordance with the commitment to safe and compassionate patient care and a safe and healthy work environment.
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) in relation to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and attend all required Health and Safety training.

Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School diploma, equivalent, or higher education required.
• Good command of English language essential (reading, verbal and written).
• Recent housekeeping experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (attend training as required).
• Ability to perform routine duties and to transcribe requests with a high degree of accuracy, often under noisy, busy conditions and time constraints.
• Operating heavy duty equipment ex. Buffer machinery.
• Ability to respond to Code Whites.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 35kg’s).
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to perform repetitive bending & reaching.
• Demonstrated ability to be a cooperative and team player.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and a genuine desire to work in fast pace environment.
• Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing work routines or priorities.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.

Skills

• Housekeeping
• WHMIS
• Disaster procedures
• Fire procedures
• Search procedures
• Bomb-Threat procedures
• Emergency procedures
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Internal Responsibility System (IRS)
• Operating heavy duty equipment
• Responding to Code Whites
• Customer service
• Problem solving
• Organizational skills
• Flexibility
• Adaptability

Location

• Humber River Health, Wilson Site

Work Type

• Temporary Part-time
• Rotating shifts

Experience Level

• Temporary

Education Level

• Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $27.758 - $28.306 per hour

About the Company

• Humber River Health is North America’s first fully digital hospital, founded in 2015.
• We are committed to improving healthcare through technology and clinical expertise.
• Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto.
• Key initiatives include Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team.
• We make technology work for staff and physicians, allowing more time for patient care and reducing inefficiencies.
• Formally affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to be a community academic hospital.
• Research Strategy is framed by Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection.
• We are recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
• We support employees with evidence-based leadership and foster a culture of engagement.
• A member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), involved in research and academic collaboration.
• Dedicated to high-quality patient care, demonstrating values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Equal Opportunity

• Humber River Health is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers for individuals with disabilities.
• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities.
• We foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
• We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups.
• We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.
• Complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• Does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.