Housekeeping Aide, Long-Term Care

Providence Healthcare•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$26 - CA$26•Onsite

About The Position

Providence Health Care is hiring casual Housekeeping Aides to support the Environmental Services Department at St. Vincent Langara, Brock Fahrni, and Youville. 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. This role may be for you 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Cleans and disinfects various healthcare areas including 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 supplies in dispensers, including paper towels, toilet paper, soap, lotion, and hand sanitizer.
Performs discharge cleaning of rooms, including bed stripping, tidying, and transporting soiled linens.
Handles equipment and furniture transport using 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.