Environmental Service Worker - Summer Student

Environmental Services Worker (Summer Student - Part-time) Posting # 2024-19

(2 Positions)

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Location: Environmental Services – The John M. Parrott Centre

Supervisor: Environmental Services Supervisor

Hours of Work: Days, evenings and weekends (as scheduled)

Salary Range: $22.12 per hour

Duration: May 1, 2024 to August 30, 2024

Closing Date: February 11, 2024

The John M. Parrott Centre is a fully accredited state-of-the-art, 168 bed long term care home, owned and operated by the County of Lennox and Addington, in the Town of Greater Napanee. The John M. Parrott Centre offers free parking, safe work environment and upgrade technology. We are currently seeking highly motivated and energetic students for the position of Environmental Services Worker.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Cleaning experience with preference given to experience in healthcare or hospitality settings and knowledge of best practices for infection control

· Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position

· Exhibit patience and tact in their daily tasks involving residents, guests and staff

· Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills

· Must be in good physical health, be clean and neat in appearance and have excellent personal hygiene

· Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory criminal record check

· Satisfactory attendance record, subject to the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code

· Registered or intends to return to full-time post-secondary education during the next academic year

JOB SUMMARY:

· General housekeeping throughout the facility following good infection control practices to maintain a “hospital clean” environment

· Cleaning and maintaining of hard floors and carpets including deep floor care

· Specialized cleaning including precautionary, isolation and outbreak management

· Waste disposal to include safe waste handling and recycling

· Deep cleaning projects e.g. wall washing, windows, admissions and discharges and other duties as assigned

· Basic maintenance tasks e.g. home type repairs

· Assisting with resident care activities

· Laundry duties as required, including gathering, sorting and processing of linens and personal clothing

· Ability to work a variety of shifts as well as be available for call-in

REGULATED SAFETY ACTIVITIES:

Must adhere to all service area / The John M. Parrott Centre policies and procedures as outlined in WHMIS, Infection Control, Fire & Safety, other manuals and legislation

For more information or to apply, please visit our website at: https://www.lennox-addington.on.ca/employment

The County of Lennox & Addington is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, creating workplaces that welcome, value, and respect the diversity of employees and supports them to actively engage in the workplace and reach their full potential.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please note that accommodations are available upon request to support the participation of persons with disabilities in applying for jobs and during the interview and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, please call the County’s Human Resources Department at 613-354-4883 to discuss. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: $22.12 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 21 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person