Environmental Service Worker

Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to **_creating healthier communities together_**_._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

**Job Description**:
**Salary**

$23.257 - $23.797

**Schedule**

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays

**Shift**

8 hrs

**Expected Average Number of Hours**: 37.5 biweekly ( not a guarantee of hours )

**Position Summary**:
The Housekeeping Program is responsible for the facilitation of cleanliness for the entire hospital. This role is integral to the health and well-being of our patients and staff. This individual will be part of a busy department that provides the highest quality of cleanliness to all areas of the hospital. This role is responsible for cleaning of various support service areas including scouring, scrubbing, mopping, polishing, using germicides, wet dusting and vacuuming. You will wash walls, ceilings, lights, vents, doors, windows and frames and the processing of Hospital waste. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending and repetitive actions. This position is to work all shifts including weekends and holidays. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

**Skills and Qualifications**:
- Successful completion of secondary school required- Two years current experience within an environmental services position, specifically cleaning required
- Current experience within a hospital enviroment preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control standards and procedures is required.- Demonstrated ability working in a team environment required- Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimum supervision- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and customer service skills- Demonstrates values consistent with Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation- Training in the transportation of dangerous goods act, completion of manifests and spill response is an asset.- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
- The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process._**_We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._