Support Worker

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Kelowna is seeking a Casual Support Worker for diverse tasks including cleaning and food service. This role requires reliability and flexibility, with shifts ranging from mornings to evenings. Join this dynamic team and discover the beauty of the Okanagan region while contributing to community health and well-being.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer-paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Ability to perform cleaning and clerical duties effectively.
• Experience with food preparation and service.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform various cleaning tasks including sweeping and mopping.
• Assist in food preparation and service.
• Collect and manage waste and recycling from designated areas.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Motivation

Job description

Support Worker | Support Services

Reports to: Manager (or designate)

Interior Health is seeking a Casual Support Worker to join our Support Services Team at Three Links Manor in Kelowna, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible, and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

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 are 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

• 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

The Support Worker will perform duties including:

• Cleaning tasks such as sweeping, washing floors, cleaning countertops, sinks, machines, equipment, walls, and splash areas; removing garbage; defrosting and cleaning refrigerators; cleaning ovens.
• Clerical duties such as answering phones, writing information on menu cards, and checking cards against lists.
• Collecting waste and recycling from patient rooms, nursing stations, and other locations, and removing it to designated areas.
• Cleaning areas such as floors, walls, and windows using methods like mopping, scrubbing, sealing, waxing, buffing, polishing, and vacuuming.
• Cleaning furniture, contact points, ledges, vents, mirrors, and equipment.
• Reporting inoperable or damaged, unsafe equipment or surfaces per established procedures.
• Portioning and serving meals and beverages in dining or cafeteria settings.
• Measuring ingredients for food preparation.
• Washing and peeling vegetables and fruits.
• Assembling beverages and food items like tea, coffee, sandwiches, salads, and bag lunches for programs such as Meals on Wheels.
• Setting up and delivering meal carts.
• Cleaning food service areas.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

This is a casual opportunity. Casual employees are not guaranteed hours and may work from 0 to 37.5 hours per week, on an as-needed basis.

Work shifts include rotating days and evenings: 07:00 to 15:00, 12:00 to 20:00, 06:30 to 14:30, 11:30 to 19:30.

About this Location

Enjoy the stunning views of Okanagan Lake, with summer water activities and beach days, as well as year-round hiking, biking, and skiing in nearby mountains. Kelowna is renowned for its wineries, vibrant arts and culture scene, and diverse restaurants and shops. With outdoor adventures, local flavors, and a welcoming community, Kelowna offers an excellent lifestyle.

Join our team and discover why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and B.C.’s Top Employers! Explore our benefits, career growth opportunities, and the beautiful region of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!