Housekeeper, Provincial Assessment Centre

• Cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, gym equipment, and blinds by methods such as dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, waxing, and buffing, using various manual and power cleaning equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping equipment by cleaning and replacing items such as filter bags and mop heads. Reports unsafe and faulty equipment, fixtures, and furniture to Clinical Services Manager. Ensures safe use and storage of all cleaning supplies, informs Clinical Services Manager of inventory shortages, and maintains supply inventory and related records as required.
• Provides clients with basic information related to the building. Explains clients’ responsibilities for duty assignments, provides direction, and monitors and assists clients with chores.
• Cleans and disinfects washrooms and replenishes items such as soap and towels.
• Strips and washes beds and makes beds and removes bed linens according to instructions of the area.
• Collects and removes garbage, and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous waste.
• Transports equipment, furniture, and supplies manually and/or using aides such as dollies and carts. Arranges furniture for special events.
• Performs laundry duties such as washing linens and clothing.
• Cleans external areas such as entranceways and sidewalks by removing dirt, leaves, snow, and other refuse.
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as logs and key registers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Grade 12 plus one (1) year recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
• 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.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Provincial Health Services Authority