Job Description

Your Opportunity:

You\'re dependable, efficient, have a strong work ethic and a high respect for safety. More than just looking nice and providing a more pleasant atmosphere, hospitals and healthcare facilities that are thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and maintained provide a healthier environment for healing. In this role, you will make a difference to everyone\'s experience at AHS - patients, families, staff, volunteers and visitors alike. As an Environmental I (cleaner/housekeeper), you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with the cleaning and disinfecting of clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments including patient rooms, operating rooms, staff areas, and public areas. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, changing privacy and window curtains and linen replenishment, restocking supplies, moving and staging equipment. At all times you work efficiently and with the highest standards of excellence and safety.

Description:

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.

• Classification: Environmental I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Housekeeping
• Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-JUN-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 15-JUN-2023
• Temporary End Date: 19-NOV-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $18.36
• Maximum Salary: $20.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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. Additional Required Qualifications:

Must be physically fit, able to lift heavy loads (up to 22.5kg), able to push/pull wheeled heavy carts (up to and occasionally exceeding 225kg), squat, bend, climb ladders, reach in all directions (overhead work required) and stand/walk for long periods of time. Previous hospital cleaning experience and knowledge of hospital equipment and procedures. Must be fluent in English, both spoken and written. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, able to follow oral and written instruction. Excellent interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills an asset. Knowledge of AHS systems (Insite, MyLearningLink, e-people, My Safety Net). Current WHMIS certification. Must be dependable, thorough and be able to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated dependability and reliability. Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with previous Environmental Services experience at AHS. Strong computer skills an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Alberta Health Services