Job Description

Location: Rural Avalon Support Services

Domestic/Food Services/Laundry Rural Avalon
Temporary Call-In

Hours based on the needs of the department, temporary, part-time, on call Salary As per Nape HS and CUPE Collective Agreements Competition Number GENERAL187 Posted Date January 4, 2022 Closing Date Open until filled

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
FOOD SERVICE WORKER: Responsible for the preparation of patient/resident meal trays on an assembly line; and the cleaning of patient/resident trays, minor equipment, and floors in a dish-room environment. Duties may also include portioning and preparation of sandwiches, salads and desserts, as well as, other related duties as assigned. This position can be physically demanding as a large percentage of time is spent standing on the assembly line.

DOMESTIC WORKER: Working as part of the Housekeeping team on clinical and patient/resident units, to ensure the facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and aseptic condition. Duties include cleaning and disinfecting patient/resident and public areas, general office cleaning, and performing all other related duties of a Domestic Worker in a Housekeeping department.

LAUNDRY WORKER: The Laundry responsibilities are collecting and sorting soiled linen and resident clothing, folding, pressing, storing, and delivering clean linens and resident clothing to appropriate areas, and operating and cleaning industrial washers and dryers, thermal labeller and steam/flat irons.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts/moves objects/supplies between 10-25 lbs, and occasionally between 22 - 44 lbs.
Regularly uses body movement to bend, crouch, kneel and reach, as well as frequent standing/walking and firm grasping.
Pushes and pulls with medium forces with firm grasping automatic and manual cleaning equipment.
Regularly completes repetitive tasks requiring attentiveness and alertness when handling various chemicals used for cleaning.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email [email protected] or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

All Eastern Health employees and new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.