Environmental Service Attendant - Environmental Services

CAMH • Part-time • Toronto, ON, CA • C$ 27 - C$ 28 / hour • 1d ago

Reporting to the Manager and under the direction of the Supervisor of Environmental Services, the incumbent will be responsible for providing routine, periodic and project cleaning functions throughout all clinical and non-clinical areas of CAMH. The successful incumbent will be required to perform a variety of cleaning functions in accordance with PIDAC (Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee) best practices for Environmental Cleaning.

Responsibilities

Duties will include but are not limited to: sweeping, mopping, patient discharge room cleaning, stripping and making of clients beds, dusting, washroom cleaning, defrosting and cleaning of refrigerators, periodic cleaning of lights and baseboards, handling of confidential waste, cleaning of equipment including specialized patient care equipment. This position include prolonged periods of walking, standing, repeated bending and heavy lifting in keeping with the physical demands of cleaning. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and effective communication as well as complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This casual position will involve shift rotation through all shifts and is located at the Queen Street Site.

Qualifications

The successful candidates will have partial secondary school education and are required to have knowledge of basic cleaning equipment, materials, infection control protocols and methods. One year cleaning experience working in healthcare is required. Experience working in healthcare psychiatric facility will be considered an asset. Experienced in operating large pieces of equipment i.e. auto-scrubber, buffing machine, carpet extractor, burnishing machine and tugger license to transport waste will be considered an asset. You will have the ability to follow written and oral instructions and must be able to cope with the physical demands of cleaning. Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work independently with limited supervision are assets. Ability to work with diverse clients and staff is required. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Salary Range: $27.91-$28.35/hour

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.