Environmental Services Worker

Island Health; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in North Cowichan is seeking a cleaner to perform various cleaning duties and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. This role requires effective communication, physical capability to carry out duties, and Grade 10 education or equivalent. The position plays a crucial part in maintaining quality standards in healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform light and heavy cleaning duties using specialized equipment.
• Make beds and empty garbage in accordance with policies.
• Dust, vacuum, shampoo, wash, mop, strip, polish, and wipe.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Using a variety of specialized equipment, tools and machines, performs light and heavy cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, shampooing, washing, mopping, stripping, polishing and wiping; makes beds and empties garbage in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Link To Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1310.pdf