Environmental Attendant OR Maternal & Child
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site Labour Group: NOWU Reporting Relationship: Manager, Birthing Unit Hourly Rate: $27.758 - $28.306 · Full-time
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- Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site Labour Group: NOWU Reporting Relationship: Manager, Birthing Unit Hourly Rate: $27.758 - $28.306
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.
Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.
These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.
This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Attendants to join our Birthing Unit Operating Room team.
Employment Status: Part-time Hours of Work: Must be available for all rotating shifts (Days, evenings, nights) including alternating weekends - subject to change as per Article 3 – Management Rights.
Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site Labour Group: NOWU Reporting Relationship: Manager, Birthing Unit Hourly Rate: $27.758 - $28.306
Responsibilities
- Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the Operating Room and PACU.
- Clean and complete changeover process for operating rooms.
- Dusting and damp mopping OR holding area and washrooms.
- Dusting, washing and polishing furniture and fixtures.
- Gathering and disposing of garbage/linen.
- Cleaning isolation room, glass and dispose of body fluids.
- Operating heavy duty equipment ex. Buffer machinery
- Any tasks similar to the above that is determined to be necessary to the functioning of the OR & the Hospital.
- Project work as assigned.
- Working alone and as part of a team in OR
- Assist with stocking Birthing Rooms, PACU
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
- Operating Room experience is a strong asset.
- Ability to respond to Code White, Blue and Pink.
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 35 kg’s).
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.
As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.
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Responsibilities
Clean and maintain operating rooms, the PACU, holding areas, washrooms, and isolation rooms, including completing room changeovers and disposing of waste, linen, and body fluids. Operate heavy-duty cleaning equipment, assist with stocking birthing rooms and the PACU, and perform other assigned tasks supporting the operating room and hospital.
Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent and fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills are required; previous housekeeping experience is preferred, and operating room experience is an asset. Candidates must be able to lift up to 35 kg, stand for extended periods, work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, respond to Code White, Blue, and Pink, and maintain excellent attendance and a discipline-free record.
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Operating Room Cleaning
- Operating Room Changeovers
- PACU Cleaning
- Dusting
- Damp Mopping
- Waste and Linen Disposal
- Isolation Room Cleaning
- Body Fluid Disposal
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Operation
- Stocking Birthing Rooms
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Physical Stamina
- English Communication
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Environmental Services
- Housekeeping
- Operating Room
- PACU
- Birthing Unit
- Room Changeover
- Hospital Cleaning
- Isolation Room
- Body Fluid Disposal
- Waste Disposal
- Linen Handling
- Heavy-Duty Cleaning Equipment
- Buffer Machinery
- Stocking
- Code White
- Code Blue
- Code Pink
- Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion