Cleaner, Environmental Services, Seniors Health Centre, FTT

Job Description Cleaner, Environmental Services, Seniors Health Centre, FTT (J1225-0244) Company Bio North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career Position Summary Cleaner, Seniors’ Health Centre Environmental ServicesYour goal in this position is to perform general housekeeping activities within the established guidelines for health and safety, infection control and quality management. You’re able to work independently and as a team, you communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and residents, and provide excellent customer service. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families. On a practical level, you will Work safely in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Ministry of Environment Regulation 309 (Biomedical Waste), and other work related regulationsHave a good understanding of chemical and equipment use, including vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, and carpet extractorsHave the ability to read, write English and follow written instructionsBe able to walk, stand, reach, kneel and lift weights up to 30 lbs. and push carts on wheelsDust, sweep and damp mops floorsCollect garbageReplenish suppliesStrip, disinfect and make discharged beds ready for new admissionsMove furnitureWax, strip floors/heavy cleaning, isolation, etc.Clean resident and non-resident areas as assigned Qualifications Grade XII diploma or equivalentCertified in Health and Safety – preferredPrevious cleaning experience with micro fiber systemAbility to read, write English and follow written instructionsAbility to communicate with residents and staffGood understanding of chemical and equipment use, including vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, and carpet extractorsAbility to work independently or as a teamStrong customer service skillsBilingualism in French/English an asset What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Temporary position with 8-hour shifts, day shifts, including weekends, in Seniors’ Health Centre, Environmental Services department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #INDO