Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has several Environmental Services II (ES II) positions available in some of our Central Zone rural communities! This is a perfect way to get your foot in the door with Canada's first and largest province-wide, fully integrated health system! High School students who have completed their Grade 10 certification and others looking for work in these rural locations are welcome to apply. We are looking for people like you who care about providing excellence in patient and family health care. As a dynamic member of Environmental Services, you will demonstrate genuine care and respect for clients, visitors and staff in all that you do in this vital position. It is because of our ES II staff that our facilities at AHS are safe, healthy and clean at all times, which promotes faster recovery and healing for our patients and their families, as well as a safe environment for our essential nursing staff and other healthcare workers. Your role helps prevent the spread of infections and diseases and instills comfort for all of those who are in our facilities. ES IIs are a strong component to the delivery of our services and are part of the reason why AHS is proudly able to provide a comfortable stay for patients. ES II positions perform routine cleaning tasks in all patient care and support areas, and help reduce wait times of patients for admission, lower transmission of biological materials that cause illness, are able to respond to emergent requests for service, and can quickly adapt to changes in routine if required. AHS is among Alberta's Top 75 Employers and a top employer for young people and diversity. This is the perfect opportunity if you are passionate about a career in healthcare with an organization that serves over 4.4 million Albertans across the province. Get your application in now and start your healthcare career today!

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: Environmental Services
• Primary Location: Vegreville Continuing Care
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2022
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 14-NOV-2022
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

AHS orientation, WHMIS training, and PPE use will be required training for this role, as is recent cleaning experience. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, tact, good judgement, and respect for the privacy and dignity of all. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience cleaning in a health-care setting 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.

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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.