Posted 80 months ago
Housekeeping Aide
@ HeadHunting Inc.
British Columbia
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Overview
HeadHunting Inc. is hiring Housekeeping Aides for a health care facilities provider with multiple openings across British Columbia, on full-time, part-time or contract terms. The role covers environmental cleaning, infection control, room turnover and waste management in long-term care settings, under MOHLTC rules and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and disinfect resident rooms, offices and common areas
- Prepare rooms for new occupants to a tour-ready standard
- Collect and dispose of garbage safely and sanitarily
- Stock and put away supplies, and report shortages or equipment issues
- Take part in training, committee work and quality initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Previous housekeeping experience required
- Current WHMIS certificate
- Experience in institutional cleaning or laundry in long-term care is an asset
- Strong English reading, writing and communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2020-04-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS |
| Education | High school (required) |
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HeadHunting Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 47 |
Job description
Our client a leader in Health Care Facilities provider has multiple openings for Care Support Assistant across multiple location in British Columbia. This role can be a Full time / Part Time / Contract.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Housekeeping Aide performs general housekeeping activities within the established guidelines related to health and safety, infection control, quality management and the organization standards.
As a valued member of the team, the Housekeeping Aide demonstrates a commitment to resident safety by providing quality care in accordance with the organization’s vision and mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent
WORKING CONDITIONS:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Housekeeping Aide performs general housekeeping activities within the established guidelines related to health and safety, infection control, quality management and the organization standards.
As a valued member of the team, the Housekeeping Aide demonstrates a commitment to resident safety by providing quality care in accordance with the organization’s vision and mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides all aspects of environmental cleaning in assigned work areas.
- Following standardized procedures, is responsible to ensure daily the neatness and cleanliness of residents’ rooms, offices and common areas including, but not limited to, rooms and equipment including: furniture, closets, windows, walls, floors, shower and tub rooms, washrooms, reception area, break rooms, etc.
- Prepares room for new occupant following prescribed procedures to ensure tour ready at all times.
- Using specified cleaning/disinfecting/sanitizing agents, maintains optimal levels of infection control within the work area.
- Working knowledge of operational policies and procedures, and objectives regarding quality improvement, safety, and infection control protocols, and legislative and regulatory standards.
- Participates in multidisciplinary committee work, team member meetings and all mandatory and pertinent in-services sessions as required.
- Supports and participates in quality initiatives by providing input and suggestions for improvement, reporting feedback to immediate supervisor.
- Check that supplies are adequate in housekeeping and equipment is in proper working order before commencing daily routine. Report any shortages, equipment concerns or over use of supplies to manager.
- Collect and dispose of garbage in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Put stock and supplies away on delivery as required.
- Clean, sanitizes, and performs duties, including but not limited to: routine, deep, terminal and discharge cleaning, floor cleaning and maintenance, and waste management according to schedules.
- Participates in an effective orientation and performance management process in accordance with organization standards for all team members within the housekeeping department.
- Maintains personal accountability for completion of monthly audits as assigned.
- Knows and interprets MOHLTC legislation, regulation and process.
- Contributes to the implementation of processes and systems to ensure compliance to all standards on an ongoing basis.
- Knowledgeable of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and ensures privacy while carrying out cleaning duties.
- Work in accordance with the organization’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current WHMIS Certificate.
- Previous Housekeeping experience required.
- Previous experience in Institutional Cleaning/Laundry in a long-term care setting is desirable.
- Knowledge related to infection control, cleaning practices, housekeeping operations and equipment
- Ability to read, write English and follow written instructions.
- Ability to effectively communicate with residents and team members.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills required.
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Interaction with male and female residents of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds;
- Combination of natural light and fluorescent lighting;
- Exposure to the elements (external building and property);
- Exposure to variable temperatures both hot and cold;
- Lifting alone and with assistance;
- Pushing/pulling content;
- Crouching, kneeling, stooping/bending for short periods of time;
- Walking and climbing stairs frequently;
- Standing for long periods of time;
- Engagement and/or exposure to various therapy programs focused on providing residents with the highest quality of life in our Homes including but not limited to pet therapy, spiritual events and musical therapy.
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