Job Description

Job Number:

J1123-0052

Union:

UNIFOR

Salary:

$23.53 - $24.63/Year

Job Title:

Facility/ Hospitality Services Representative - Temporary Part-Time - PECM

Job Status:

Temporary Part Time

Department:

FACILITY SERVICES

Site:

QHC Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital

Job Category:

Support Services Careers

Number of Positions:

1

Date Posted:

November 2, 2023 -->

Hours:

8 hours, days, evening & weekends

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) is located in extraordinary Prince Edward County, which is surrounded by 800km of shoreline and is home to world-renowned Sandbanks Provincial Park. Prince Edward County, known to locals as \'The County\', is bustling with artists, entrepreneurs, farmers, winemakers, chefs, and nature lovers. Whether you enjoy a day at the beach, cycling along farm-lined roads, enjoying a glass of wine and a wood-fired pizza, bird watching, camping, or simply strolling to shops and restaurants, \'The County\' provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxed lifestyle, close to the amenities of a larger city in Belleville.PECMH, which sees more than 40,000 patients each year, is being rebuilt as a leading edge facility, equipped to meet today\'s standards of exceptional care. The new hospital is anticipated to open in 2027 and will continue to offer a range of services including 24/7 emergency care, various outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging (with CT being added in the new hospital), endoscopy, dialysis and palliative care. The hospital works closely with Prince Edward County Family Health Team, the other Quinte Health hospitals, and regional health centres, to serve the community together.When you work at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, you are part of a family of health care providers who know each other\'s names, celebrate milestones together, and work collaboratively to provide incredible patient care to residents and tourists alike.

Position Summary

The Facility Service Representative (FSR) reports to the Team Lead of Hospitality Services. FSRs are responsible for the cleaning of non-patient care units, waste, linen, project work, moves and meeting room set ups for hospital events.

Required

• Grade 12 education or equivalent combination of education and experience,
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers,
• Must be able to work well in a team environment,
• Must be positive and contribute actively to workplace solutions,
• Demonstrated concern for the care and comfort of patients,
• Ability to read, follow instructions, and basic math skills,
• Must have satisfactory work performance in present position,
• Must have previous proven good attendance record,
• Must be able to perform heavy lifting,
• Ability to be flexible and adapt easily to changes in schedule, work assignments, and environment,
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment,
• Must successfully complete the required training program within probationary period,
• Ability to safely work with a variety to industrial housekeeping chemicals,
• Ability to perform overhead cleaning, and
• Must be comfortable working on a safety ladder.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with hospital housekeeping duties,
• Previous experience safely operating hospital grade equipment (auto scrubbers, burnishers, swing machines and steamers),
• Previous experience in housekeeping floor refinishing including stripping, waxing of floors and carpet cleaning,
• Previous experience safely operating an industrial washer and dryer, and
• Familiarity and comfort utilizing basic technology (computers, pagers and smartphones).

Duties

• Performs core cleaning duties to ensure cleanliness of common and non-patient areas, internally and externally as well as equipment contained within QHC,
• Restocks supplies in each area,
• Laundry duties includes inventory, distribution and online ordering,
• Operates industrial washer and dryer,
• Performs all duties related to core housekeeping services including collecting, disposing, and transportation of waste, confidential waste, supplies, materials and equipment according to specified guidelines,
• Participates in scheduled cleaning projects as required,
• Operates, maintains the cleanliness of compactor, shredder and bailer, processes all related material according to established guidelines, and maintains appropriate records,
• Identifies maintenance needs to Team Leader,
• Transports specific equipment and supplies to other proper locations or storage areas within each hospital location in accordance with safe handling techniques.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• Required Occasionally - lifting average 10-25 pounds, carrying and pushing/pulling, and
• Required Infrequently - lifting up to 60 pounds, carrying and pushing/pulling.

Mobility

• Required Frequently - prolonged standing and walking on hard surfaces,
• Required Occasionally - crouching/squatting, foot activation, and
• Required Rarely - bending/stooping, climbing.

Dexterity

• Required Occasionally - lifting average 10-25 pounds, carrying and pushing/pulling,
• Required Frequently - reaching, neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back normal range of motion,
• Required Often - material handling, gripping/grasping, and
• Required Occasionally - fine finger movements, reaching, handling, gripping/grasping.

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or for assistance.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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