Environmental Service Aide

Working together to provide outstanding integrated health care to our communities delivering best patient outcomes with exemplary standards and compassion, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site.

**ROLE**
- Perform housekeeping duties, preventative cleaning tasks and assigned custodial duties in all areas of the facility thus ensuring the facility environment meets the required standards.
- Perform duties related to hard floor maintenance program, deep cleaning program, carpet care program, garbage pick up, recycling and carpet vacuuming program.
- Adhere to daily, weekly and monthly cleaning check off lists, workplace policies and routines; including but not limited to: refinishing of wall surfaces as assigned, hanging drapes and curtains, washing and making beds and transporting of clean and soiled linens.
- Supporting the continuous quality improvement of the department by providing constructive ideas and solutions to problems and challenges involving: prudent use of resources, waste control and report to supervisor abnormal use of supplies.
- Utilizes professional communication to establish a working relationship with patients, co-workers for the purpose of meeting the needs of the clients, ensuring respect, dignity, and individuality of clients and co-workers.
- Ensures daily, the neatness and cleanliness of patient rooms, common areas including but not limited to rooms and equipment including: furniture, closets, mobility devices, tubs/bathrooms including commode chairs, utility rooms and kitchens.
- Participates in continuing education to ensure skills and abilities are maintained and enhanced.

**REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)**
- Secondary School Diploma
- Successful completion of Public Health Ontario’s Environmental Toolkit based on the Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections, PIDAC 2018, within one month of start date.

**REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)**
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work well with others in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to work and complete workload assignments with mínimal supervision.
- Must complete workload assignments with a high degree of attention to detail and thoroughness throughout areas of assignment.
- Show an eagerness and capacity to adapt to change.
- Regular and punctual attendance is a requirement of this position.
- Individual must be able to meet the physical requirements of this position which include lifting, standing, walking and the operation of various equipment for long periods of time.
- As a condition of employment, external hires are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

**DESIRED SKILLS**, EXPERIENCE(S)** & EDUCATION**
- Previous environmental aide experience in a healthcare facility is considered an asset.

**ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC**
- Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time new hire you refer to MAHC).
- Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.

**WHY IS MAHC RIGHT FOR YOU?**

Imagine working in a place you love to visit on vacation A career with MAHC lets you do just that. We are located in one of the top international tourist destinations in Canada; positioned just two (2) hours north of Toronto in beautiful cottage country surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines.

Our communities are small in size but big in excitement; there are always local fundraisers, farmers markets, live events, pubs and locally owned stores to shop in. There are a variety of seasonal, year-round activities to keep you busy and fully embraced in the lifestyle that Muskoka has to offer from hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, heading to Algonquin Park or Arrowhead Park for the day, running and cycling clubs, camping, sitting on a warm sunny patio downtown, or simply relaxing by the lake with your friends. Life here is good

**LET US HELP YOU MAKE YOUR MOVE**

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has launched the Housing for Healthcare initiative to help MAHC team members (both new recruits and existing staff) connect with housing options in our communities. For more information on this initiative click on this link Housing for Healthcare

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**Location**: Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville

**Department**: Support Services

**Hours of Work**: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.

**Conditions of employment for external hires includes;**
- Proof of immuni