Posted 24 days ago
Lead Hand Housekeeper
@ Island Health
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Lead Hand Housekeeper to perform housekeeping and cleaning duties and direct 5-16 housekeeping staff. The role requires Grade 10 plus three years of recent related experience, with a physical ability to carry out the duties.
Responsibilities:
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Direct and coordinate 5-16 housekeeping staff
- Ensure assignments are completed
- Support quality and patient safety improvement
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 plus three years recent related experience
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out duties
- Ability to organize work and operate related equipment
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,260 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) patient 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.
Under the direction of the Manager or designate, the Lead Hand Housekeeper performs a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties and directs and coordinates 5-16 housekeeping staff as assigned and is responsible for the completion of assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 plus three years' recent related experience 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/JD2749.pdfJournal
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