Environmental I

If you enjoy cleaning and have an eye for detail, we want you on our team! Join us and keep our hospitals clean, safe and welcoming. Peter Lougheed Centre is hiring Environmental Services I (housekeeper/cleaner). If you see something that needs attention, you step in safely and professionally to take care of it because every action helps keep our hospital clean and supports the care of patients. Environmental Services staff are responsible for following cleaning and disinfecting protocols while cleaning surfaces and patient equipment in assigned areas, such as patient rooms, examination and treatment rooms, emergency rooms, operating theatres, public and patient washrooms, offices and corridors. Duties include clean-up of blood and body fluids, washing walls, using a ladder/step stool to change privacy cubicle curtains, routine floor care with mops, scrubbers, buffers/burnishers and removing waste such as garbage, biomedical, recycling to designated holding areas. Staff must wear personal protective equipment including masks, gloves, gowns, eye protection for long periods of time while working safely and following protocols. This work is completed with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment that can sometimes be stressful. Environmental Services staff must remain kind, approachable, and professional when interacting with patients, families and healthcare staff, providing excellent customer service. Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is Alberta's largest hospital and one of Canada's most comprehensive healthcare hubs; with more than 1,100 beds, emergency and trauma services, high risk maternity, neonatal intensive care, burn unit, stroke care, extensive cardiac, transplant programs.

As an Environmental I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of routine tasks associated with the cleaning and disinfecting of clinical and non-clinical healthcare environments. Your typical duties may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, restocking supplies in bathroom facilities and, stripping linen and remaking beds. This includes replenishing cleaning supplies and linens and identifying and reporting potential hazards to your Working Leader.

Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent. Knowledge and operation of a computer including Microsoft Office. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift, push and pull up to 22 lbs of force.

To enable applicants to perform their duties safely, they must demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and follow written and verbal directions in English. Ability to walk, climb ladder/step stool, squat, bend, reach in all directions (overhead work required), push/pull. Basic knowledge and operation of a computer and a smartphone. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time (e.g. Surgical and N95 Respiratory Masks, Eye Protection, Gloves, Gowns, etc.). Dependable, cooperative, customer service attitude and able to work with minimal supervision. Applications that include completed job profile and or resume will be considered for this position. Internal Applicants: AHS and Department Required Learning must be up to date.

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Knowledge of hospital housekeeping policy and procedures. Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting in health care environment. Customer service experience. Leadership experience such as working leader, shift lead, trainer or equivalent.