Environmental I

Are you someone who loves to clean? If you take pride in maintaining a clean environment and are comfortable working with minimal supervision, join our team to work at the new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Center (ACCC). ACCC’s state of the art design provides natural light throughout, boosts innovative technology such as automatic tinting windows and autonomous guided vehicles to pick up and drop off carts, waste, supplies and much more. We will provide all necessary training to safely clean and disinfect our hospitals and healthcare facilities. ACCC is looking for a dependable, efficient individual for the position of Environmental Services I (cleaner/housekeeper) who has a strong work ethic and a high respect for safety. Hospitals and healthcare facilities that are thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and maintained are vital for our patients’ healing. Because of Environmental Services, staff, patients, family members, volunteers, and visitors feel confident that they are in a safe, healthy, clean environment. Environmental services work is done in areas where patients, staff and visitors are present and involves frequent interactions with patients, clients and staff. Environmental I position is responsible for routine and isolation cleaning protocols, disinfecting of patient rooms, clinical spaces, common areas and assigned medical equipment, washes walls, changing privacy cubicle curtains utilizing a ladder/step stool, floor care (operate scrubbers, buffers/burnishers), and removing waste (e.g. garbage, shredding, biomedical) to designated holding areas. These tasks are to be completed with minimal supervision, in a busy and fast-paced environment. Shift schedules may include a combination of day, evening, nights, and weekend shifts. This posting will be used to hire for three positions.

As an Environmental I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with the cleaning and disinfecting of clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, restocking supplies in bathroom facilities and, stripping linen and remaking beds. This includes replenishing cleaning supplies and linens and identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader.

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of a computer including Microsoft Office. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift, push and pull up to 22 lbs of force.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, able to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to walk, squat, bend, reach in all directions (overhead work required), sweep, mop, stand. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smart phone. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time (e.g. Face Mask, Eye Protection, Gloves, Gowns, etc.). Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Work-related experience, cleaning, knowledge of hospital cleaning procedures and equipment preferred. Customer service experience is preferred. Environmental Services leadership experience such as working leader, shift lead, training or equivalent preferred.