Unit Support Technician, Environmental Services

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for a Unit Support Technician to support our Environmental Services department.

Job Outline:

The Unit Support Technician performs a variety of non-clinically related activities in support of safe patient care and the nursing unit. These duties include, but are not limited to, assisting nursing staff in routine maintenance of equipment on the unit, obtaining supplies, portering of patients, and nutritional support. 

Education & Qualifications:

• Grade 12 secondary school graduate or equivalent from a recognized academic institution
• 1-2 years recent experience in a support service role
• Basic knowledge of established Infection Control and Occupational Health & Safety practices
• Basic knowledge of body mechanics and safe lift and transfer practices
• Basic knowledge of sterility and aseptic technique
• Knowledge of the departmental/hospital policies and procedures
• Good decision-making skills to prioritize daily work activities
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and co-workers
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions required
• Ability to function as a part of the unit team
• Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history required

Salary: Minimum - $26.686/hour; Maximum - $28.502/hour
Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy 
 

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [email protected].