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Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a temporary onsite Housekeeping Aide in Vancouver to support a client and family centered model of care. The role includes damp dusting, mopping, floor maintenance, disinfecting rooms and equipment, waste handling, spill cleanup, bed making and maintaining overall cleanliness per policies. Qualifications: Grade 10 or equivalent, physical ability, strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, organization, and ability to operate related equipment; Criminal Records Review Check may be required. Hours may vary with operational needs and the Collective Agreement. Internal applicants apply via the Internal Career Portal before the closing date; emphasize reliability, safety, and ability to work with diverse teams and patients.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centered model of care and, in accordance with Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) values, “ We Care for Everyone, We are Always Learning, and We strive for Better Results”, the position promotes a safe and respectful working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff. The Housekeeping Aide performs a variety of cleaning duties such as but not limited to damp dusting; dry and wet mopping of floors; floor maintenance and refinishing using appropriate equipment; cleaning & disinfecting ceiling, wall, vent, washroom, bed, furniture and equipment; regular and biomedical waste collection and removal; spill clean-up; bed-making; and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the facility according to organizational policies, procedures and routines.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesPhysical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
