Environmental Services Worker

Evergreen Home for Special Care is a long term care facility located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. Licensed by the Department of Health and Wellness, Evergreen provides care for its residents regardless of age, sex, race, creed, and social status.

The facility is comprised of a Childrens' Centre which is licensed to provide 24 hour nursing coverage for 20 children and a Seniors Centre consisting of 98 residents. All residents receive multi-disciplinary care based on an holistic approach to ensure physical, mental and spiritual well being while recognizing the right to individuality, respect and dignity.

The Seniors' Centre provides care to adults and seniors whose physical, mental and intellectual needs are addressed through qualified nursing care, dietary services and recreational programming within a clean and safe environment. The involvement of families, staff and volunteers contributes to the mission of meeting the needs of all residents of Evergreen.

Responsibilities:

The Environmental Services Worker cleans and services their assigned areas to ensure safety, health and morale of all members in the Evergreen community. This position may require some handling of infectious materials (with proper Personal Protective Equipment) and may require frequent contact with water and strong cleaning/disinfecting chemicals.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent preferred
• WHMIS trainingpreferred
• Experience working in housekeeping/laundry enviroment considered an asset
• Have an understanding, promote, and practice resident-centred care.
• Availability to work all shifts (days and evenings)
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and call-ins
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates planning, organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with residents, staff, family,, and volunteers.
• Accountability and responsibility for own actions. Motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to hold in confidence all matters pertaining to residents, employees and the business of the organization
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety and ethical practice
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Demonstrated regular attendance in current and past employment
• Physically capable to perform the duties of the position including but not limited to:
• Ability to lift/push up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to withstand the demands of walking, standing, lifting, and bending for majority of the workday.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates being interviewed will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person