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Environmental Services Aide – Toronto, Ontario
CUPE JOB POSTING #914126
Position: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AIDE
Site: TORONTO WESTERN HOSPITAL
Department: SUPPORT SERVICES
Scale/Grade: Level 53
Salary Range: $23.20 – $23.88 per hour (Start rate: $23.20 per hour in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK MON-FRI 1500H – 2300H
Status: PERMANENT FULL-TIME
Area: 5A / 5B / ISO Discharges Curtains
In compliance the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations the Environmental Services Aide performs general and specific duties in assigned areas in accordance with Housekeeping Department standards of practice, policies and procedures. The principal responsibilities include: removing recyclables and garbage/waste from multiple locations; cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, offices, etc.; performing floor care, within scope of authority, moving furniture and other items, as required; cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining Operating Rooms (O.R.) according to O.R. standards; cleaning and maintaining elevators and stairs; performing other duties in support of the Housekeeping function; performing cross-functional and other duties as assigned and/or required.
QUALIFICATIONS
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At minimum completion of high school or recognized equivalent
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3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 3 months to less than 6 months on the job training
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Ability to use tools and equipment common to the work being performed including: vacuum, dry mop, squeegee, space sweeper, etc.
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Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.).
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Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
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Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including: standing, sweeping, pushing/pulling carts, walking on uneven surfaces, reaching forward, reaching above and below the shoulders, able to lift 11 kg to 20 kg
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Ability to read, write and speak English fluently to understand verbal work orders and/or instructions.
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Ability to understand material such as short notes, brief forms and/or instructions.
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Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, etc.).
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Compliance with Body Substance Precautions provisions.
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Compliance with sanitary and infection control requirements.
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Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards. Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.
POSTED DATE: February 9, 2023 CLOSING DATE: February 16, 2023 by 3:00 pm
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, do not have a record involving suspension in their employee file, along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
