Posted 7 months ago
Support Worker | Support Services
@ Interior Health Authority
Nelson, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual Support Worker in its Support Services team at Nelson Fairview Gardens, BC. The role combines cleaning, food service and clerical duties across a rotating day, evening and night schedule. Hours are casual, from 0 to 37.5 per week, with employer benefits and shift premiums.
Responsibilities:
- Clean floors, counters, equipment and food service areas
- Portion and serve meals and beverages in dining areas
- Prepare ingredients, wash produce and assemble food items
- Collect waste and recycling from patient and work areas
- Answer telephones and report damaged equipment
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 or equivalent education, training and experience
- Food Safe Certificate
- Reliable, flexible and motivated
- Available for rotating day, evening and night shifts
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safe Certificate |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,364 |
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Interior Health is seeking a Casual Support Worker to join our Support Services Team at Nelson Fairview Gardens, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!
Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits • Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages
About the Job
• Cleaning duties such as sweeping and washing floors, cleaning counter tops and tables, sinks, machines and equipment and washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required, defrosts and cleans refrigerators, and cleans ovens.
• Clerical duties such as answering the telephone, writing information on menu cards and checking cards against lists.
• Collects waste and recycling from patient rooms, the nursing stations and other locations in the site and removes from building to designated holding areas.
• Cleans areas such as floors, walls and windows by methods such as dry and wet mopping, scrubbing, sealing, waxing, buffing, polishing & vacuuming.
• Cleans items such as furniture, contact points, ledges, vents, mirrors and equipment.
• Reports inoperable equipment or damaged, unsafe equipment or building surfaces in accordance with established procedures.
• Portioning and serving meals and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
• Washing and peeling vegetables and fruit.
• Assembles beverages and food items - tea, coffee, sandwiches, salads, bag lunches, items for Meals on Wheels program.
• Setting up and delivering meal carts.
• Cleaning of food service areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.
This position works a rotating schedule that includes day, evening, and night shifts as follows: 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 19:30, 17:30 to 19:30, 10:00 to 18:00
About this Location
Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains along the shores of Kootenay Lake, Nelson is a lively, artistic community known for its rich culture and breathtaking scenery. With a historic downtown filled with unique boutiques, galleries, and cafes, Nelson offers a blend of small-town charm and big-city creativity. The surrounding mountains and lake offer endless outdoor recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking, biking, and kayaking in the summer. Known for its vibrant arts scene and commitment to sustainability, Nelson is a welcoming town that attracts artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and families alike. With a focus on community and creativity, it’s a place where nature, art, and culture come together for an exceptional lifestyle.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!
Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!
Qualfications
• Grade 10, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Food Safe Certificate.
*Employer support for BC PNP application is not an entitlement of, or guaranteed with, employment.*
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