Housekeeping Aide - Surrey Memorial Hospital (Smh)

The salary range for this position is CAD $23.38 - $23.38 / hour

Why Fraser Health?

Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers - are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We have exciting Casual opportunities for Housekeeping Aides to join our team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C.

Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

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Detailed Overview

Under the direction and supervision of the Coordinator, Housekeeping Services, or designate, the Housekeeping Aide carries out a variety of housekeeping duties, and may be required to operate domestic washers and/or dryers.

Responsibilities

• As required, load and unloads domestic washers and/or dryers, operates equipment according to established procedures, marks and labels laundry/linens, collects, sorts and distributes laundry/linens.
• Transports and/or moves items such as equipment and furniture using appropriate equipment.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to Coordinator and/or Manager.
• Performs discharge cleaning and disinfecting of in-patient and resident rooms including making beds.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains related equipment by cleaning and replacing items such as pads, bags and filters.
• Performs daily floor care and carpet cleaning and maintenance such as dust checking and mopping floors, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpet and matting with appropriate equipment.
• Performs daily cleaning and disinfecting of all high contact elements and surfaces such as patient equipment, toilets, sinks, furniture, doors, and dispensers.
• Replenishes dispenser supplies such as paper towel, toilet paper, liquid hand soap, lotion, and alcohol-based hand rub.
• Sets up meeting, conference and/or other rooms based on established schedule or as requested.
• Performs routine cleaning and disinfecting of areas such as patient/resident rooms, and ambulatory, clinical, procedure, operating, diagnostic and emergency rooms, including all elements within these areas.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.