Housekeeping Aide

Overview

Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a Housekeeping Aide, where you will contribute to a safe and respectful atmosphere for patients, visitors, families, and staff by ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in health care settings. Your role supports VCH's core values: we care for everyone, embrace continuous learning, and strive for better outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning tasks including damp dusting, dry and wet mopping, and floor care such as maintenance and refinishing with appropriate equipment.
• Clean and disinfect ceilings, walls, vents, washrooms, beds, furniture, and medical equipment in accordance with health and safety protocols.
• Collect and dispose of regular and biomedical waste safely.
• Manage spill clean-ups promptly and assist with bed-making duties to maintain patient comfort and hygiene.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures to maintain facility cleanliness consistently.

About Environmental Services at VCH

Environmental Services at VCH encompasses more than typical janitorial roles. You will collaborate closely with infection control and patient care teams to disinfect clinical and non-clinical spaces, including patient rooms, offices, washrooms, and shared areas. Tasks also include removing waste, vacuuming carpets, polishing floors, and disinfecting surfaces to promote a safe healthcare environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of Grade 10 education or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Physical capability to fulfill the demands of the position.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact well with others.
• Organizational ability to manage work tasks efficiently.
• Competence in operating related cleaning equipment.

Additional Information

• Work hours, days off, and assigned areas may vary according to operational needs and collective agreement provisions.
• Applicants must be willing to complete a Criminal Records Review Check if selected.
• Compliance with Ministry of Health policies requires reporting past vaccinations or infection history, to safeguard against communicable diseases and outbreaks.

Why Choose Vancouver Coastal Health?

• Access to a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Services Plan (MSP), extended health, dental coverage, and municipal pension plan.
• Opportunities for employer-sponsored training and leadership development to advance your career.
• Wellness programs offering counselling, critical incident support, and innovative wellness services for employees and their immediate family members.
• Participation in award-winning staff recognition programs.
• Exclusive discounts and special offers for VCH personnel.

Diversity and Inclusion

VCH is committed to fostering equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces where all employees can feel valued and supported. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Recruitment Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Internal applicants should follow VCH's internal career portal application procedures. External applications are considered independently and seniority will not apply.