Environmental Services Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The incumbent works as part of a team of Environmental Services Workers and is responsible for the cleaning and infection control of the long-term care rooms, isolation rooms, palliative care suite, specialty areas, all administration offices and boardrooms, assigned staff accommodation and snow clearing of facility entrances. The facility and tasks may be routine, and the position may receive little recognition from patients and staff. The job holder must be available to work shifts as assigned, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of methods, standards and procedures for cleaning a health facility to ensure infection control and a safe and hygienic environment.
Knowledge of cleaning procedures, infection control procedures, chain of infection and quality assurance and accreditation standards.
Knowledge of methods, standards and procedures for handling and cleaning laundry and linens in a health facility to ensure infection control and a safe and hygienic environment.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
High School Diploma / Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)
Experience working directly within a Health Care Facility in a capacity of either housekeeping and/or laundry services is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Environmental Services Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The incumbent works as part of a team of Environmental Services Workers and is responsible for the cleaning and infection control of the long-term care rooms, isolation rooms, palliative care suite, specialty areas, all administration offices and boardrooms, assigned staff accommodation and snow clearing of facility entrances. The facility and tasks may be routine, and the position may receive little recognition from patients and staff. The job holder must be available to work shifts as assigned, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of methods, standards and procedures for cleaning a health facility to ensure infection control and a safe and hygienic environment.
Knowledge of cleaning procedures, infection control procedures, chain of infection and quality assurance and accreditation standards.
Knowledge of methods, standards and procedures for handling and cleaning laundry and linens in a health facility to ensure infection control and a safe and hygienic environment.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
High School Diploma / Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)
Experience working directly within a Health Care Facility in a capacity of either housekeeping and/or laundry services is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360
NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.