Hospitality Associate (CUPE) - Part Time (2) - Uxbridge Site

Land acknowledgement :

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island.

The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial.

This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are :

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and / or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for :

As a Hospitality Associate, duties include :

• Performs established housekeeping functions within assigned areas in order to provide and maintain a clean, infection free and attractive environment for patients, visitors and staff
• Rotates through room cleaning, floor maintenance, discharges, terminal cleaning and project cleaning
• Responds to emergency codes as required
• Required to handle pathological waste and work in potentially infectious areas
• Maintain open and timely communication with team members and Management staff
• Clean and sanitize Multigen and support cart

Physical Demands :

Frequent moderate and heavy exertion, i.e. extensive walking, standing, and heavy lifting up to 60 lbs.

What you bring to the role :

• Current Food Handlers Certification through the local health unit or equivalent
• Previous experience in environmental services and / or food services, preferably in a hospital or long term care setting
• Good interpersonal / customer service skills, organization, communication and problem solving abilities
• Proficient computer skills
• Evidence of ability to work well independently and as a member of the team
• Detail orientated
• Flexible to cover all shifts as necessary
• Demonstrated good attendance and work performance record with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule :

The current work schedule will be from 1 : 00 am to 6 : 00 am, including weekends. Please note the schedule may change due to operational needs.

Compensation :

Salary Grid : UCS 02 :

$26.35 - $27.54 per hour

Who we are :

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year.

We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.

We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required).

In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement