Job Description

Job Number:J0424-0880Department:Environmental ServicesJob Type:Regular Part TimeNumber of Positions:1Closing Date:May 3, 2024Salary:$23.75 - $25.27/HourEmployee Group:SEIU ServiceHours of Work:Every other weekend, Saturday-Sunday, 15:30-23:30Company BioWomen\'s College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you\'re ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women\'s College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.With the mobilization of our Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history - strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\'s Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness department.Status: Every Other Weekend Saturday-Sunday 15:30-23:30Our Environmental Services Department is looking for hard-working and dedicated people to join our team as an Environmental Partner!

• Cleans and disinfects all horizontal and vertical surfaces including patient care equipment in assigned work area including offices, washrooms, exam rooms, procedure rooms, Lab spaces and Surgery spaces
• Cleans and maintains all public spaces including elevators, parking lots, lobby, etc.
• Answer and respond to all pages and calls in a timely manner
• Distributes clean linen and disposes and transports soiled linen, waste and soiled instruments
• Performs floor care including vacuuming, spot cleaning carpets, stripping and waxing, scrubbing, burnishing, dust mopping and auto scrubbing
• Applies clean linen to tables and stretchers
• Set up and arrange furniture and equipment for events
• Replenishes all consumables
• Mailroom duties including preparing mail and parcels for pickup and sorting incoming mail
• Transports patients and equipment
• Performs terminal cleaning in accordance with best practices

The physical demands of this position require the Environmental Partner to stand, stoop, reach, push, pull and lift most of the working day.Act as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary careThe responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Experience in hospital cleaning and portering considered an asset
• Understanding of the importance of cleaning and infection control in a hospital setting
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and effectively communicate
• Ability to understand and apply WHMIS protocols
• Ability to write clearly and legibly
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Intranet, Word, Excel)
• Ability to effectively and safely use equipment as instructed
• Willingness and ability to perform routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basis
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (standing, walking, lifting, pulling and pushing)
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent customer service skills
• Positive attitude and friendly disposition
• Effective time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and constructively with all members of the team
• Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women\'s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Closing StatementWomen\'s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

Women\'s College Hospital