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Clean and maintain patient rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and other assigned areas according to EVS/Housekeeping standards.
Remove recyclables and garbage/waste from multiple locations.
Perform floor care within scope of authority, including moving furniture and other items as required.
Clean, disinfect, and maintain Operating Rooms (O.R.) according to O.R. standards.
Clean and maintain elevators and stairs.
Perform other duties supporting the Housekeeping function.
Perform cross-functional and other duties as assigned or required
Requirements summary
Successful completion of a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
One year of experience working in a housekeeping department.
Ability to use common housekeeping tools and equipment (e.g., vacuum, dry mop, auto scrubber, polisher).
Ability to meet physical demands including standing, sweeping, pushing/pulling carts, reaching, and lifting up to 15 kg.
Knowledge of WHMIS, chemicals, and dilution rates.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and relevant legislation.
Familiarity handling different types of wastes throughout the health centre.
Compliance with Body Substance Precaution provisions.
Compliance with sanitary and infection control requirements.
Compliance with confidentiality requirements under RVH Privacy Policy
High school diploma or recognized equivalentMulti-taskingAbility to work independentlyWHMIS knowledge
Organization and prioritization
Client service orientation
Waste and recyclables removal
Professional and courteous conduct
Initiative and good judgment
Housekeeping/Environmental Services cleaning
Use of cleaning tools and equipment (vacuum, dry mop, auto scrubber, polisher)
Operating Room (O.R.) cleaning standards
Physical ability to meet job demands (lifting up to 15 kg)
Infection control and sanitary requirements
Chemical handling and dilution rates
Floor care (within scope of authority)
Confidentiality compliance (RVH Privacy Policy)
Job description
Job Title Aide Program & Department Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Hospitality -> Environmental Services Regular / Temporary Regular Full / Part Time Part-Time Temporary End Date (Anticipated) Union SEIU1 Requisition Close Date 22 June 2026 Salary Plan / Job Grade $27.02 - $27.60 ( SE_02 ) Job Posting Reason Current Vacancy Job Summary & Requirements Environmental Services (EVS) is staffed by a dedicated team who are responsible for the eradication of germs and cleanliness of the health centre and two off site locations. EVS cleans approximately 800,000 square feet. In order to enhance our quality efforts, EVS employs an educator who is responsible for ensuring that all staff understand what to clean, how to clean and what products to use to ensure PIDAC standards are followed. Environmental Services (EVS) is staffed by a dedicated team who are responsible for the eradication of germs and cleanliness of the health centre and two off site locations. As the Environmental Service Aide, you perform general and specific duties in assigned areas in accordance with Environmental Services (Housekeeping) Department standards of practice, policies and procedures. The principal responsibilities include: cleaning and maintaining patient rooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, offices, etc.; removing recyclables and garbage/waste from multiple locations; performing floor care, within scope of authority, moving furniture and other items, as required; cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining Operating Rooms (O.R.) according to O.R. standards; cleaning and maintaining elevators and stairs; performing other duties in support of the Housekeeping function; performing cross-functional and other duties as assigned and/or required. As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:
Successful completion of a high school diploma or recognized equivalent
One year of experience working in a housekeeping department
Ability to use tools and equipment common to the work being performed including: vacuum, dry mop, auto scrubber, polisher etc.
Able to meet the physical demands of the job including - standing, sweeping, pushing/pulling carts, reaching forward and above and below the shoulders, able to lift up to 15 kg
Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), chemicals and dilution rates
Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation
Familiar in handling different types of wastes throughout the health centre
Compliance with Body Substance Precaution provisions
Compliance with sanitary and infection control requirements
Compliance with confidentiality requirements under RVH Privacy Policy You will be a great fit for this position if you have:
Demonstrated ability to be well organized, motivated and be able to handle a constant and varied workload and adjust priorities
Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diverse backgrounds
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with RVH standards
Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task and work independently Position Type Regular Part-Time Current Schedule Unmastered Schedule subject to change Equity & Inclusion RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace. We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person. To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/ Accommodations RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca. RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.
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