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Environmental Services Worker

@ Island Health

Port Alberni, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem Environmental Services Worker to perform light and heavy cleaning across its facilities, including making beds and emptying garbage per established procedures. The role requires Grade 10 or equivalent, effective verbal and written communication, and the physical ability to carry out the duties. Patient and staff safety is a shared responsibility in the role.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform light and heavy cleaning with specialized equipment
  • Dust, vacuum, shampoo, wash, mop, strip, polish and wipe surfaces
  • Make beds and empty garbage per policy
  • Follow patient and staff safety procedures

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 10 or equivalent education, training and experience
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to deal effectively with others
  • Physical ability to perform the duties
  • Ability to organize work and operate related equipment

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-01-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)

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Island Health

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Company size10001+
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Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Using a variety of specialized equipment, tools and machines, performs light and heavy cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, shampooing, washing, mopping, stripping, polishing and wiping; makes beds and empties garbage in accordance with established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

  • 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.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1310.pdf

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