Housekeeping Support Worker - Environmental Services - Talent Pool

at  Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Orillia, ON, Canada -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate31 Jan, 2025Not Specified01 Nov, 2024N/ACommunication Skills,Storage,Chemicals,Confidentiality,English,Professional DevelopmentNoNo
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COMPANY BIOGRAPHY

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.
People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeping Support Worker (HSW) is responsible for providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff as well as waste management and support to the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in alignment with the objectives, principles and philosophies of Environmental Services and the Hospital. The HSW is familiar with all aspects of Environment Services duties, procedures and equipment regarding materials and supplies used, and the Hospital layout.
* This posting will be used to fill future vacancies *

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent required.
  • A minimum of one (1) year Hospital Janitorial experience is preferred.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with floor refinishing and carpet shampooing experience.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills in English both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently according to policies and procedures and job description.
  • Demonstrated willingness to be flexible to meet different departmental needs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of safe handling and storage of chemicals and solvents.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently as well as maintaining a disciplined level of confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and attendance record.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow specific instructions and perform duties while maintaining infection control mandates.
  • As a condition of employment all staff members hired into this role must successfully complete a pre-screening placement which assesses the individuals’ ability to meet the physical demands of this role. The successful candidate must be physically capable of performing repetitive tasks including: lifting, pushing, pulling, bending and stooping. Must be able to lift a minimum of forty (40) pounds (lbs) frequently and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Satisfactory work performance and attendance record required.
  • The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to professional development as well as to the Mission and Vision of the Hospital. Demonstrates proficiency in written and verbal communications skills in relation to working with patients across the care continuum.
    OSMH is a 24/7 operation and as such the successful candidate must be Available for all shifts - Days, Evenings, Nights (including weekends and stat holidays.

Responsibilities:

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Diploma

Proficient

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Orillia, ON, Canada