Environmental Services Worker
- Cumberland, BC, Canada
Per diem
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Job details
- Job type
- Per diem
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Using a variety of specialized equipment, tools and machines, performs light and heavy cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, shampooing, washing, mopping, stripping, polishing and wiping; makes beds and empties garbage in accordance with established policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1310.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Environmental Services Worker at Island Health will clean and sanitize hospital spaces using specialized equipment, tools and machines. The work includes making beds, emptying garbage and following safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Island Health needs candidates with Grade 10 or equivalent education, training and experience. They must communicate well verbally and in writing, work well with others, be physically able to do the work, organize their work and operate cleaning equipment.
Skills
- Floor scrubbers
- Floor strippers and polishers
- Vacuum cleaners
- Shampoo machines
- Mops and cleaning equipment
- Infection control
- Sanitation
- Patient safety
- Work organization
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Physical stamina
- Equipment operation
- Bed making
- Waste disposal
Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- environmental services
- housekeeping
- janitorial
- cleaning
- custodial
- hospital cleaning
- healthcare environmental services
- infection control
- sanitation
- floor care
- per diem
- Island Health
- patient safety
- light and heavy cleaning
- mopping
- vacuuming
- shampooing
- stripping floors
- polishing
- bed making
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- specialized equipment
- tools
- machines
Languages
- English