Housekeeping Aide

Position Overview

Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Housekeeping Aide at Sechelt Hospital, BC. This full-time role supports a client- and family-centered care approach, aligning with VCH values of compassion, continuous learning, and achieving improved outcomes. The role fosters a safe and respectful environment for all patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

The Housekeeping Aide undertakes diverse cleaning tasks including damp dusting, floor mopping (wet and dry), floor maintenance and refinishing with appropriate equipment, disinfecting ceilings, walls, vents, washrooms, beds, furniture, and equipment. Additional duties involve regular collection and disposal of general and biomedical waste, spill cleanup, bed-making, and maintaining overall facility cleanliness adhering to organizational standards and protocols.

Environmental Services Context

Environmental Services extends beyond traditional janitorial functions, collaborating with hospital staff to maintain safety through medical-grade cleaning and disinfecting. The team works closely with infection control and patient care units, ensuring cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical spaces such as patient rooms, offices, washrooms, and common areas. Tasks also include garbage removal, linen handling, vacuuming, floor polishing, and disinfecting various surfaces.

About Sechelt, BC

Sechelt sits on the shíshálh Nation’s traditional territory, roughly 50 km northwest of Vancouver, accessible by ferry and highway. Known for its stunning natural scenery, it offers abundant outdoor activities like boating, hiking, diving, and mountain biking, alongside vibrant local shops, eateries, and parks, providing an attractive work-life balance within a scenic community.

About Sechelt Hospital

This 46-bed acute care facility serves over 30,000 residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast with comprehensive services including emergency, dialysis, mental health, surgical services, low-risk maternity care, and imaging.

Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Physical capability to perform cleaning and related duties.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact well with others and organize work efficiently.
• Competence in operating related cleaning equipment.

Additional Information

• Work hours, days off, and assignment areas may fluctuate based on operational needs and collective agreements.
• Successful candidates may undergo a Criminal Record Check.
• Compliance with Ministry of Health vaccination policies is mandatory for all healthcare workers, with documentation required upon hiring.

Why Vancouver Coastal Health?

• Competitive hourly wage of CAD $25.82.
• Comprehensive health benefits including MSP, extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan.
• Opportunities for career growth through employer-paid training and leadership programs.
• Wellness support available for employees and their families, including counseling and critical incident services.
• Recognition programs celebrating staff contributions.
• Staff discounts on various goods and services.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

VCH embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster welcoming workplaces where everyone can contribute fully. Applications from equity-deserving groups, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and all gender identities are encouraged.