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 similar tasks as determined necessary for hospital functioning.
- Understand and comply with Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Seek clarification when unsure of a policy, procedure, or assignment.
- Follow departmental procedure for signing in & out via computer.
- Pick up and return PDA at the beginning and end of shift.
- Work alone in isolated areas.
- Participate in the orientation and training of new staff members.
- Identify own educational needs and communicate them to Management.
- Actively participate in training sessions, meetings, or special projects.
- Participate in quality control checks.
- Use equipment and supplies efficiently and appropriately.
- Maintain 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.
- Practice good safety habits, including wearing/using required protective clothing or equipment.
- Report accidents or incidents promptly and cooperate 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 Occupational Health and Safety Act and its 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 transcribe requests with high accuracy under noisy, busy conditions and time constraints.
- Ability to operate heavy-duty equipment (e.g., buffer machinery).
- Ability to respond to Code Whites.
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 35kg).
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Must be able to perform repetitive bending and 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 a fast-paced 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
- Operating heavy duty equipment
- Responding to Code Whites
- Lifting heavy objects
- Standing for long periods
- Repetitive bending & reaching
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Independent work
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
Location
- Humber River Health, Wilson Site
Work Type
- Full Time
Education Level
- Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $27.758 - $28.306 hourly rate
About the Company
- Humber River Health is North America’s first fully digital hospital, established in 2015.
- We serve 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 use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care.
- We make technology work for staff and physicians, giving them more time for patients, eliminating inefficiencies, and reducing errors.
- Formally affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, committed to becoming a community academic hospital.
- Our 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 cultivate a culture of staff, physician, and volunteer engagement.
- A member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), deeply 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 to accommodate those with disabilities upon individual request.
- Applicants requiring accommodation during the application, interview, or selection processes should contact Human Resources.
- Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace reflecting community diversity.
- We foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered.
- We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups.
- 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.
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.
