Environmental Services Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking a casual Housekeeping Attendant for the Chemainus Health Care Centre to support a clean, safe patient environment. This role involves performing a range of cleaning tasks and general sanitation duties in a health-care setting.

Responsibilities include dusting, vacuuming, washing, mopping, stripping, polishing, bed making, and garbage disposal, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Using a variety of equipment, performs light 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Chemainus Health Care Centre (CHCC) - Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Facility Wide

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.82 - $25.82

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Jun. 15 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

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.