Helper - Halton Healthcare, Oakville

AI Summary

This Helper 1 role at Halton Healthcare in Oakville, ON, focuses on maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Key duties involve cleaning, disinfecting public and clinical areas, and managing waste disposal. A High School Diploma is required, along with strong English communication skills and the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

About the Helper Role at Halton Healthcare

As a Helper 1 with Halton Healthcare in Oakville, you will play a crucial role within the Environmental Services team, ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. This position is integral to maintaining the high standards of hygiene required in a modern healthcare facility. Your responsibilities will encompass thorough cleaning and disinfecting of both public and clinical areas, adhering strictly to methods approved by the Housekeeping and Infection Control departments. This includes tasks such as washing floors, ceilings, and walls, cleaning interior windows, and managing waste and linen disposal. The ability to operate moderate to light equipment is also required for this dynamic role within the Halton region’s leading healthcare provider. Individuals in this role contribute directly to the well-being and safety of the entire hospital community, making it a vital part of our operational success.

Essential Qualifications and Employer Commitment

To be successful in this Helper position at Halton Healthcare, a High School Diploma is required. While recent practical experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, strong English language verbal communication and literacy skills are essential to understand instructions and manuals. Successful individuals must demonstrate the ability to prioritize their workload effectively and function independently, while also excelling in a team setting. The role demands physical stamina, including continuous standing and walking, bending, pushing/pulling carts, and lifting up to 30 lbs. Halton Healthcare is committed to hiring individuals who align with its mission, vision, and values of accountability, respect, and compassion. As an equal opportunity employer, Halton Healthcare is deeply committed to integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations and policies. All new hires must provide proof of pre-employment medical clearance and compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization and Vaccination Policies, as mandated by the Ontario Public Hospitals Act, which are conditions of employment. We thank all individuals who apply for this employment opportunity.