Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a dependable, highly motivated individual for the position of Environmental Services II (cleaner/housekeeper trained to work in healthcare) that is dedicated to both high-quality work and safety. AHS will provide the necessary training to safely clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, office areas, and other common staff/public areas in accordance with Alberta Health Services standards and practices. Environmental services (also known as housekeepers) are responsible for daily cleaning such as vacuuming, wet and dry mopping, dusting, and cleaning furniture and fixtures, spot cleaning, case cleaning in all patient rooms, discharge, and transfer cleaning, emptying garbage containers, stripping and refinishing floors, washing walls, steam cleaning, cleaning beds, and replenishing cleaning supplies and other dispensable items. They collect bio-hazardous wastes for transport as established by waste management guidelines. Environmental services I and II\'s are required to operate industrial-sized power cleaning equipment as part of their floor maintenance duties. Shift schedules may include a combination of day, evening, nights, and weekend shifts. This is an excellent opportunity for you to start your career in health care for Canada\'s first and largest fully integrated provincial healthcare system, serving over 4.4 million Albertans. Since 2017, we have been recognized as a top employer for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career development. Multiples positions available in the Rural sites. Claresholm, Vulcan, High River, Diamond Valley (Black Diamond), Okotoks, Strathmore, Canmore, Didsbury.

Description:

As an Environmental II, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with intensive or specialized cleaning within a hospital or facility associated with industrial cleaning supplies and by using powered industrial equipment. Your typical duties may include operating industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance, thorough washing of ceilings and windows and emptying hazardous waste. You may also provide training/orientation to Environmental staff.

• Classification: Environmental II
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Housekeeping
• Primary Location: AMHB Claresholm
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 28-JUN-2023
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 08-JUL-2023
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $19.67
• Maximum Salary: $21.50
• 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 30 lbs of force. Additional 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 30 lbs of force. Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, able to follow oral and written instruction. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smart phone. Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision. Previous cleaning experience preferred.

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.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.

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