Environmental Service Aide

Title: Environmental Services Aide
Posting Number: 26-378
Status: Temporary Part-Time
Expected Duration: Undetermined
Hourly Wage Range: $26.51 - $27.19
Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement. 
Location: Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville
Job Posting Closing Date: December 18, 2026
 
OVERVIEW
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

As an Environmental Services Aide, you play an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. Through your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, you help support infection prevention and control and contribute to a positive patient experience. Your work helps ensure our hospital is a comfortable and safe place for everyone who walks through our doors.

ROLE

• Perform housekeeping duties, preventative cleaning tasks and assigned custodial duties in all areas of the facility thus ensuring the facility environment meets the required standards.
• Perform duties related to hard floor maintenance program, deep cleaning program, carpet care program, garbage pickup, recycling and carpet vacuuming program.
• Adhere to daily, weekly and monthly cleaning check-off lists, workplace policies and routines;  including but not limited to:  refinishing of wall surfaces as assigned, hanging drapes and curtains, washing and making beds and transporting of clean and soiled linens.
• Supporting the continuous quality improvement of the department by providing constructive ideas and solutions to problems and challenges involving:  prudent use of resources, waste control and report to supervisor abnormal use of supplies.
• Utilizes professional communication to establish a working relationship with patients, co-workers for the purpose of meeting the needs of the clients, ensuring respect, dignity, and individuality of clients and co-workers.
• Ensures daily, the neatness and cleanliness of patient rooms, common areas including but not limited to rooms and equipment including:  furniture, closets, mobility devices, tubs/bathrooms including commode chairs, utility rooms and kitchens.
• Participates in continuing education to ensure skills and abilities are maintained and enhanced.
  
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary School Diploma
• Successful completion of Public Health Ontario’s Environmental Toolkit based on the Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections, PIDAC 2018, within one month of start date
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work well with others in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work and complete workload assignments with minimal supervision
• Must complete workload assignments with a high degree of attention to detail and thoroughness throughout areas of assignment
• Show an eagerness and capacity to adapt to change. Regular and punctual attendance is a requirement of this position
• The individual must be able to meet the physical requirements of this position which include lifting, standing, walking and the operation of various equipment for long periods of time
• Previous environmental aide experience in a healthcare facility is considered an asset

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDE

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Proof of immunization and vaccination records in accordance with MAHC policy
• Satisfactory police check and background check in accordance with MAHC policies

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Access to wellness education and mental health resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Employer-sponsored group benefits, based on eligibility
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Monetary staff referral program 
• Opportunities to contribute to patient-centred care in your community
• Professional development, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
• Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.
• Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) values inclusivity, diversity, and equity in the workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. MAHC is committed to providing accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment and selection process to ensure full and equal access for all applicants. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 705-645-4404.

   
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