Environmental Services Worker - (219683)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Duncan, BC is looking for a cleaning staff member to ensure cleanliness and safety in accordance with established guidelines. Responsibilities include performing varied cleaning duties and effective communication within the team is essential. Candidates must possess at least Grade 10 education and physical abilities to manage the tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education or equivalent experience.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform light and heavy cleaning duties.
• Dust, vacuum, shampoo, wash, strip, polish, and wipe surfaces.
• Make beds and manage waste disposal.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to operate equipment

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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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.