Environmental Aide
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Position Summary
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 Hrs
days, evenings, weekends, holidays
1. Grade 12 or equivalent
2. Previous cleaning or healthcare experience an asset
3. Ability to work closely with staff on the unit including ability to accept assignments, delegation, requests and follow instructions
4. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team, both verbal and written
5. Ability to set and adjust priorities and organize work in response to unit needs
6. Ability to use domestic and commercial cleaning equipment and to work with cleaning agents and germicides
7. Ability to stand for long periods, repetitive reaching, repetitive bending, pushing and lifting using good body mechanics
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Responsibilities
The Environmental Aide provides essential environmental and unit support within patient care areas. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, operating cleaning equipment, and collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Grade 12 education or equivalent and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and bending. Previous experience in cleaning or healthcare settings is considered an asset.
Skills
- Cleaning
- Sanitization
- Equipment operation
- Communication
- Prioritization
- Organization
- Body mechanics
- Lifting
- Bending
- Reaching
- Teamwork
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Environmental Aide
- Healthcare
- Cleaning
- Germicides
- Patient care
- Sanitation
- Unit support
- Body mechanics
- Commercial cleaning equipment