Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for a dependable, highly motivated individual for the position of Environmental Services (cleaner/housekeeper trained to work in healthcare) 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. Shift schedules may include a combination of day, evening, nights, and weekend shifts.
Description:
As an Environmental Services staff, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with cleaning and disinfecting clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments within a hospital or facility. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming; restocking supplies in bathroom facilities; stripping linen and making beds; operating industrial cleaning equipment for floor maintenance and restoration; thorough washing of ceilings and windows; emptying hazardous waste; and replenishing cleaning supplies and linens. You will also be responsible for identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader and you may also provide training or orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff.
Classification: Environmental Services Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Linen & Environmental Services Primary Location: Edson Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 5 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $22.58 Maximum Salary: $24.68 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of computers and smartphones. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift up to 25 lbs and push and pull up to 50 lbs of force.
Additional Required Qualifications:
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:
Previous cleaning experience preferred. Experience performing cleaning duties in a healthcare environment would be an asset.
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Responsibilities
Clean and disinfect clinical and non-clinical healthcare areas, including patient rooms, offices, and common spaces, and perform related duties such as floor care, linen handling, waste removal, and supply replenishment. Identify and report potential hazards, and may provide training or orientation to Environmental or Laundry staff.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed Grade 10 or equivalent, be able to use computers and smartphones, and communicate effectively while following oral and written instructions. The role requires extended standing and walking, repetitive movements, lifting up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds of force, and dependability with minimal supervision; previous cleaning experience is preferred.
Skills
- Cleaning And Disinfection
- Healthcare Environmental Services
- Floor Maintenance
- Hazardous Waste Handling
- Restocking Supplies
- Bed Making And Linen Handling
- Industrial Cleaning Equipment Operation
- Hazard Identification And Reporting
- Following Oral And Written Instructions
- Effective Communication
- Computer And Smartphone Operation
- Working With Minimal Supervision
- Physical Stamina
- Training And Orientation
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Environmental Services
- Healthcare
- Hospital
- Cleaning
- Disinfection
- Patient Rooms
- Clinical Areas
- Non-Clinical Areas
- Floor Maintenance
- Industrial Cleaning Equipment
- Hazardous Waste
- Linen Services
- Restocking Supplies
- Hazard Reporting
- Computer Operation
- Smartphone Operation
- Safety Standards
- Staff Training
- Shift Work
- Grade 10
