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Lead Hand Housekeeper

@ Island Health

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Nanaimo, British Columbia

Per diem3+ years experience
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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

cleaning equipment
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-28

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAdministrative
Experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)

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Island Health

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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 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.pdf

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