We believe that outstanding care starts with outstanding people.
At Runnymede Healthcare Centre, we actively cultivate work-life balance and invest in the resources our staff need to do their best work.
Our award-winning hospital takes an inter-professional team approach to care. We provide comprehensive clinical services to patients who require expert treatment, extended rehabilitation and daily care beyond what can be provided at home or in the community. At Runnymede we have a single, clear purpose: improve the quality of life of every patient, every day.
If you want to join a centre of excellence with a multidisciplinary team who supports the delivery of patient-centered care, we want to hear from you today.
Posting #: EVS-0325
Posting Date: July 23, 2025
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Environmental Aide - Casual
Position Summary:
As a member of the environmental services team, the Environmental Aide will provide all user departments with adequate linen and patient care items for each 24 hour period Additionally, in-house laundry service for all non-standard linens will be provided as well as preparation of soiled linen for shipment and receive clean linen when delivered. The Environmental Aide will also maintain a clean environment and necessary clean supplies, and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver adequate linen and patient care items to all nursing units, daily.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment and practice infection control.
- Unload clean linen from external laundry service, reload soiled linen containers for shipment (weigh all outgoing linen) on a daily basis.
- Sort and restock all linen carts, as per quota; transport all clean linen to user department.
- Deliver additional requests i.e. linen, patient care items, etc. and cleaning supplies
- Support the Occupational Health and Safety Program, make health and safety a part of your daily routine, ensure you are following safe work methods and are complying with relevant legislation.
- Soiled and clean linen handling
- Cleaning and maintaining of patient care and non-patient care areas assigned by the manager
- Dusting and damp mopping patient and non-patient rooms and washrooms
- Dusting, washing and polishing furniture and fixtures
- Wash and make discharged patient beds
- Vacuuming of carpets, and window cleaning and changing of curtains
- Gathering and disposing of garbage and bio-medical waste, and cleaning isolation rooms/Terminal cleaning
- Required to use equipment: Auto-scrubber Machine, Burnisher,/project work
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications/experience:
- Completion of secondary school or equivalent;
- Capable of pushing heavy carts, lifting heavy cartons and frequent bending;
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for the majority of the day;
- Good oral and written communication in English;
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.
Runnymede Healthcare Centre values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA).
Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only and not for any other purpose.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $25.67 per hour
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-08-11
