Housekeeping Aide

Fraser Health Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care organization dedicated to serving nearly two million people. As a Housekeeping Aide, you will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and safety in various health care settings. Your responsibilities will include routine cleaning, disinfecting, and ensuring that high-contact surfaces are sanitized. With a supportive team of health professionals, you will have opportunities for career growth, a competitive compensation package, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about contributing to health care excellence, we invite you to apply today!

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and deal with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and disinfecting of various areas.
• Transport and move items using appropriate equipment.
• Maintain and report on cleaning equipment.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Ability

Organizational Skills

Equipment Operation

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Why Fraser Health?

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 45,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities.Learn more.

We are currently looking to fill some exciting opportunities forCasual – Housekeeping Aidesto join our team atVarious Locations in Fraser Health in BC. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

Come work with us!

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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Overview

Under the direction and supervision of the Coordinator, Housekeeping Services, or designate, the Housekeeping Aide carries out a variety of housekeeping duties, and may be required to operate domestic washers and/or dryers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs routine cleaning and disinfecting of areas such as patient/resident rooms, and ambulatory, clinical, procedure, operating, diagnostic and emergency rooms, including all elements within these areas.

Performs daily cleaning and disinfecting of all high contact elements and surfaces such as patient equipment, toilets, sinks, furniture, doors, and dispensers.

Replenishes dispenser supplies such as paper towel, toilet paper, liquid hand soap, lotion, and alcohol-based hand rub.

Performs discharge cleaning and disinfecting of in-patient and resident rooms including making beds.

Transports and/or moves items such as equipment and furniture using appropriate equipment.

Sets up meeting, conference and/or other rooms based on established schedule or as requested.

Performs daily floor care and carpet cleaning and maintenance such as dust checking and mopping floors, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpet and matting with appropriate equipment.

As required, load and unloads domestic washers and/or dryers, operates equipment according to established procedures, marks and labels laundry/linens, collects, sorts and distributes laundry/linens.

Maintains related equipment by cleaning and replacing items such as pads, bags and filters.

Reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to Coordinator and/or Manager.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills and Abilities

Education and ExperienceGrade 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.