Environment 1 - Cleaner/Housekeeper, Alberta Health Service

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a dependable, highly motivated individual for the position of Environmental Services I (Cleaner/Housekeeper) that is dedicated to both high-quality work and safety. AHS will provide the necessary training to safely clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, office areas, and other common staff/public areas in accordance with Alberta Health Services standards and practices. The Environmental I position is responsible for routine and isolation cleaning protocols, disinfecting of patient rooms, clinical spaces, common areas and medical equipment within healthcare facilities. Additional tasks include vacuuming, wet and dry mopping, dusting, and cleaning furniture and fixtures, spot cleaning, discharge, and transfer cleaning, emptying garbage containers, stripping and refinishing floors, washing walls, steam cleaning, cleaning beds, and replenishing cleaning supplies and other dispensable items. They collect bio-hazardous wastes for transport as established by waste management guidelines. Environmental services I are required to operate industrial-sized power cleaning equipment as part of their floor maintenance duties. Shift schedules may include a combination of day, evening, nights, and weekend shifts. This is an excellent opportunity for you to start your career in health care. AHS has been recognized as a top employer for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees. This position is casual, so there are no guaranteed shifts or eligibility for benefits. This is a great opportunity for you to gain the experience needed to be successful in obtain other opportunities eligible for benefits and pension. There are multiple positions available across Calgary Zone.

Description:

As an Environmental I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with the cleaning and disinfecting of clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, restocking supplies in bathroom facilities and, stripping linen and remaking beds. This includes replenishing cleaning supplies and linens and identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader.

• Days Off: Other
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Housekeeping
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
• Posting End Date: 19-JUN-2023
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Minimum Salary: $18.00
• FTE: 0.00
• Maximum Salary: $19.63
• Classification: Environmental I
• Date Available: 15-APR-2023
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of a computer including Microsoft Office. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift, push and pull up to 22 lbs of force.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Disclaimer: All new employees will be required to attend a 5-day consecutive Environmental Services Orientation/training. All new employees are required to be available for 4 shifts/week. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, able to follow oral and written instruction. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smart phone. Must be dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications: