VilrtechJob description: Company: IWK HealthRequest ID: 188882
Department/Program: Environmental Services and Sustainable Development, Facilities, Redevelopment, Protection and Affairs
Location: Halifax
Job Type: Permanent Hourly PT (40% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start date: As soon as possible
Union Status: Unifor Services and Support Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $19,261 – $20,0205/hour
Application Deadline: October 9, 2024 (applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Time)IWK Health is a renowned academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care to two million children, youth, adults and families each year in the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4,000 staff, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across .
People build their careers at IWK Health with a focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work with our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.It is important to us to promote an anti-racist environment and to speak out against discrimination in our work and in the provision of care. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to people from across Atlantic Canada is a privilege shared with the original inhabitants who lived here for thousands of years before colonization. There are 13 First Nations communities in Nova Scotia and over 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities that also have a long, deep and complex history dating back over 400 years.
We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are actively working to eliminate discrimination, but we still have work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face.
We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We invite all interested individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, People of Colour, Immigrant/Newcomer, Person with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal of ensuring our workforce is representative of the patients, families and communities we care for at all levels of employment.The opportunityReporting to the Manager, Environmental Services and Sustainability, the Environmental Services Worker ensures cleanliness throughout the hospital premises.
A clean environment contributes to a positive experience for our patients and their families, as well as our staff, physicians and volunteers. Activities include cleaning, mopping and dusting all hospital premises. Other duties include, but are not limited to, floor maintenance (scrubbing and waxing floors), shampooing carpets and chairs, removing waste (hazardous and general waste), cleaning chemical spills, laundry duties, room set-ups, window cleaning (interior), salt application during winter months, cleaning isolation rooms, cleaning floors and blood spills. The Environmental Services Worker will also work towards a healthier environment by reducing our carbon footprint and going “green” in line with the IWK strategy.Working hoursFlexible hours will be availableYour qualifications
- Minimum grade of 12th grade or GED required.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting is considered an asset.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and maintain unit operation in an organized, safe and clean manner.
- Knowledge of family-centered care.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Remains responsible for own decisions and actions.
- Operates autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in other languages is considered an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact candidates selected for an interview/test. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or test), you have the right to request accommodations. Please discuss your needs when you are invited to the assessment process.
This is a bargaining unit support position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful candidates who change unions, bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits and vacation entitlement and/or use prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion and satisfactory completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.If you are an IWK Health employee, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal candidate.
Expected salary: $19261 per year
Location: Halifax, NS
Job date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:41:34 GMT
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