Environmental Aide
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Part-time
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- Part-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
As a member of the healthcare team, the EA provides environmental and unit support in patient care areas. Functions according to the job description for Environmental Aides.
Schedule Work Hours
days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Previous cleaning or healthcare experience an asset
- Ability to work closely with staff on the unit including ability to accept assignments, delegation, requests and follow instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team, both verbal and written
- Ability to set and adjust priorities and organize work in response to unit needs
- Ability to use domestic and commercial cleaning equipment and to work with cleaning agents and germicides
- Ability to stand for long periods, repetitive reaching, repetitive bending, pushing and lifting using good body mechanics
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Environmental Aide provides essential cleaning and unit support services within patient care areas. They are responsible for maintaining a clean environment while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Grade 12 education or equivalent and demonstrate the ability to operate cleaning equipment. Physical stamina for tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods is required.
Skills
- Cleaning
- Sanitization
- Communication
- Prioritization
- Organization
- Body mechanics
- Teamwork
- Equipment operation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Environmental Aide
- Healthcare
- Cleaning
- Germicides
- Patient care
- Unit support
- Sanitation
- Body mechanics
- Commercial cleaning equipment