Company: Vancouver Coastal Health
Job Title: Housekeeping Aide
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Not specified
Location: 7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC, Canada
Wage: $24.34 an hour
Job Overview:
Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as a Housekeeping Aide at Richmond Hospital! We are looking for dedicated individuals to help keep our facilities clean and safe for everyone—patients, families, visitors, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform various cleaning tasks like:
- Dusting surfaces
- Mopping and floor cleaning
- Using equipment to maintain and refinish floors
- Disinfecting walls, ceilings, furniture, equipment, and washrooms
- Handling and disposing of waste, including biomedical waste
- Cleaning up spills and making beds
- Keep the building clean according to VCH policies and standards.
About the Environmental Services Team:
This team plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe environment through medical-grade cleaning and disinfection. They work closely with infection control and patient care teams to clean different areas of the hospital, remove waste, vacuum, and sanitize surfaces.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Completion of Grade 10 or a similar mix of education and experience.
Skills:
- Physically capable of doing the job.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others and independently.
- Organized and able to operate related equipment.
Additional Information:
- Work hours and duties may change as needed, following the Collective Agreement and regulations.
- A Criminal Records Review Check may be required for successful candidates.
- All VCH employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with proof required.
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Why Work at VCH?:
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and pension plans.
- Career growth with employer-paid training and leadership opportunities.
- Wellness support for employees and their families.
- Recognition programs for staff achievements.
- Special discounts for VCH employees.
Diversity and Inclusion: VCH values diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including various genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ages, and those with disabilities or Indigenous heritage.
Recognition: VCH has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Application Information: Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Current VCH employees should apply through the internal job portal to maintain seniority status.
How to Apply:
Visit the VCH career page for application details.
