Support Service Worker #477-25

Categories: ServiceLocation(s): WiartonTypes: Part TimePOSITION TITLE: SUPPORT SERVICE WORKERDEPARTMENT: SUPPORT SERVICES POSITION LOCATION: WIARTON UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE STATUS: PART-TIME WAGE RATE: $26.426 – $27.085Reporting to the Support Services Manager, the Support Service Worker performs a variety of functions in both the Support Service and Food Service Departments. You will perform a variety of functions in the food service area including assembling trays, delivery and retrieval of patient’s trays, serving, stocking and setting up food items and supplies in designated pantries. You will also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the food preparation area and performing cross-functional duties as required.You will perform a variety of functions in the housekeeping area including various cleaning and disinfecting duties in both clinical and public areas of the facility. These include cleaning and disinfecting equipment, cleaning all clinical, public and support areas in the facility, project cleaning, distribution and collection of linens, waste and recycling materials. Ability to perform activities requiring considerable standing, bending, reaching, pushing and transferring material is required.RequiredQualifications / Skills / Abilities:High School Diploma or equivalentFood Safety Certification from a recognized source or willingness to obtainAbility to follow written and verbal job instructionsAbility to work on your own or in a TEAM environmentAbility to follow basic arithmetic calculationsExercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi taskExcellent organizational , interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to meet physical demands lifting, pushing , reaching , loading and unloading and demonstrate correct lifting and carrying techniques for items weighing up to 50lbAbility to work independently or as a teamAbility to work all shifts including weekendsWillingness and ability to complete – code white trainingAbility to respond to all Brightshores contingency codesBasic computer skills requiredKnowledge of and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety and Infection control principlesAbility to respect and maintain confidentialityKnowledge and ability to meet Public health Standards in regards to Safe Food Handling PracticesRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordAdherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassmentAdvocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudesPreferredExperience working in an institutional food service environmentExperience working in institutional housekeeping environment