Housekeeping Aide, St Paul's Hospital

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Modern facilities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Providence Health Care is hiring a Housekeeping Aide at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. This role supports infection prevention, patient comfort, and hospital turnover with flexible full-time, part-time, and casual shifts, starting as early as November 2026.

Training is provided in a supportive, mission-driven healthcare environment, with union and transition considerations for the new hospital site. The successful candidate will perform cleaning duties across patient areas, utilize

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to interact well with others.
• Physical ability for cleaning duties.
• Ability to organize work and operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect healthcare areas, including patient rooms and operating rooms.
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces daily, such as medical equipment, toilets, sinks, furniture and door handles.
• Restock hygiene supplies in dispensers and restrooms.
• Perform discharge cleaning of rooms and transport soiled linens.
• Handle equipment and furniture transport and maintain cleaning equipment.

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Organization

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeping Aide, New St Paul's Hospital

• PHC multi-site:
• LMC multi-site:
• Categories: Facilities
• Max hourly: 25.82 CAD
• Salary grade: 10
• Employment type: Reg/Temp/Full-Time/PT/Casual
• Rotation: Rotating
• FTE: 0.00
• Schedule:
• Union: 100
• Labour agreement: FAC
• Dual RN/RPN (BCNU/HSA) Posting:

Role Snapshot

• Req ID: 65436
• Location: Vancouver
• Work site: St Paul's Hospital
• Primary site: St Paul's Hospital - 1081 Burrard St. Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z1Y6 Canada
• PHC multi-site:
• LMC multi-site:
• Work model: Onsite
• Categories: Facilities
• Min hourly: 25.82 CAD
• Max hourly: 25.82 CAD
• Salary grade: 10
• Employment type: Reg/Temp/Full-Time/PT/Casual
• Rotation: Rotating
• FTE: 0.00
• Schedule:
• Union: 100
• Labour agreement: FAC
• Dual RN/RPN (BCNU/HSA) Posting:

Note

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

Note

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

nSPH Transition Information

***As Providence Health Care prepares for the opening of the New St. Paul's Hospital, some aspects of this position may evolve during the transition period. While the overall nature of the role is expected to remain substantially the same, operational requirements may result in adjustments to scheduling, FTE, unit assignment, site or other operational details.***

nSPH Transition Information

***As Providence Health Care prepares for the opening of the New St. Paul's Hospital, some aspects of this position may evolve during the transition period. While the overall nature of the role is expected to remain substantially the same, operational requirements may result in adjustments to scheduling, FTE, unit assignment, site or other operational details.***

What You Will Do

Summary

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Providence Health Care is hosting a Hiring Fair, offering an exciting opportunity to join one of the province’s leading healthcare organizations, and become part of the New St. Paul’s Hospital, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in B.C.’s history!

We are actively hiring for Housekeeping Aide positions; these are unionized roles with opportunities available in full-time, part-time, and casual (on-call) capacities. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to begin their careers with us as early as November 2026.

Whether you're starting your career in healthcare, looking for a new opportunity, or seeking a workplace where your contributions truly matter, this hiring fair is a fantastic way to get your foot in the door. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care, professional growth, and shaping the future of healthcare in British Columbia!

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Housekeeping – the Housekeeping Aide performs a variety of light and heavy cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The Housekeeping Aide plays a front-line role in supporting infection prevention and control, maintaining patient comfort and dignity, and ensuring operational efficiency through timely turnover of patient and treatment rooms.

If you are interested in an opportunity to have a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment, flexibility in casual shifts, and access to comprehensive on-the-job training, this role may be for you!

What You Bring

Education:

• Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & 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.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $25.82 per hour.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul ’ s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul ’ s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul ’ s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Cleans and disinfects various healthcare areasincluding patient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency rooms, covering all surfaces like floors, walls, and ceilings.
• Sanitizes high-touch surfaces daily, such as medical equipment, toilets, sinks, furniture, and door handles.
• Restocks hygiene suppliesin dispensers, including paper towels, toilet paper, soap, lotion, and hand sanitizer.
• Performs discharge cleaningof rooms, including bed stripping, tidying, and transporting soiled linens.
• Handles equipment and furniture transportusing appropriate tools and maintains cleaning equipment by replacing parts and performing upkeep.
• Manages waste disposal, reports equipment issues and safety hazards, and ensures proper documentation to supervisors.

Working at Providence Health Care

From an accredited healthcare provider of Canada

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.