Environmental Aide

The Environmental Aide is responsible for cleaning patient spaces and discharge cleans. Performs project work on a scheduled basis to comply with environmental standards.  Ensure that soiled linens and laundry are collected for processing. Provide support to the clinical team as required to enhance patient focus care.

 Schedule Work Hours 

Days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends.

1. Grade 12 or equivalent
2. Previous cleaning or healthcare experience an asset
3. Ability to work closely with staff on the unit including ability to accept assignments, delegation, requests and follow instructions
4. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team, both verbal and written
5. Ability to set and adjust priorities and organize work in response to unit needs
6. Ability to use domestic and commercial cleaning equipment and to work with cleaning agents and germicides
7. Ability to stand for long periods, repetitive reaching, repetitive bending, pushing and lifting using good body mechanics