Support Worker

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opp

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Kelowna, BC is seeking a Casual Support Worker to join the Support Services Team at David Lloyd Jones Home. You will perform cleaning, clerical tasks, and meal-service duties to support residents and staff.

Shifts rotate days and evenings, with casual hours that may vary weekly. This role offers opportunities for training and benefits as part of a recognized Canadian health authority.

Qualifications

• Cleaning duties and clerical tasks typical of a healthcare support role.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work as part of a team.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties such as sweeping, washing floors, counters, sinks, and equipment.
• Collects waste and recycling from patient rooms and common areas.
• Cleans floors, walls, and windows using various cleaning methods.
• Portioning and serving meals and beverages in dining areas when required.
• Counts, weighs or measures ingredients for food preparation areas.
• Assembles beverages and food items for meals on wheels and dining services.
• Setting up and delivering meal carts.
• Cleans food service areas and reports equipment issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Interior Health is seeking a Support Worker to join our Support Services Team at David Lloyd Jones Home in Kelowna, BC.

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

• Cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing floors, cleaning counter tops and tables, sinks, machines and equipment and washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required, defrosts and cleans refrigerators, and cleans ovens.
• Clerical duties such as answering the telephone, writing information on menu cards and checking cards against lists.
• Collects waste and recycling from patient rooms, the nursing stations and other locations in the site and removes from building to designated holding areas.
• Cleans areas such as floors, walls and windows by methods such as dry and wet mopping, scrubbing, sealing, waxing, buffing, polishing & vacuuming.
• Cleans items such as furniture, contact points, ledges, vents, mirrors and equipment.
• Reports inoperable equipment or damaged, unsafe equipment or building surfaces in accordance with established procedures.
• Portioning and serving meals and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
• Washing and peeling vegetables and fruit.
• Assembles beverages and food items - tea, coffee, sandwiches, salads, bag lunches, items for Meals on Wheels program.
• Setting up and delivering meal carts.
• Cleaning of food service areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This is a Casual opportunity.

Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings rotating from 06:50 to 15:00 and 13:00 to 19:30 hours.

About this Location

Enjoy the stunning views of Okanagan Lake with beach days and water activities in the summer, and explore the nearby mountains for hiking, biking and skiing throughout the year.

Kelowna is renowned for its world-class wineries, plus, the vibrant arts and culture scene and array of local restaurants and shops add to the city’s dynamic lifestyle. With endless outdoor adventures, fresh local flavors, and a welcoming community, Kelowna is the perfect place to live, work and explore.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?