Coordinator, Housekeeping Services

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $ $49.83 / hour
Job Summary

Are you ready to lead a team and ensure a spotless, safe environment in a fast-paced setting?

We're hiring a Full-Time Coordinator, Housekeeping Services to join our team at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C.

Royal Columbian Hospital

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. Read more here RCHRP Phase Two

New Westminster

New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region. 

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available

*Eligibility based on employment status

 

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Coordinator, Housekeeping Services, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of housekeeping services and staff within designated site. Participates in program and service delivery, planning, implementation and evaluation.  Participates in the monitoring, analysis and reporting of quality assurance and control imperatives for housekeeping services.  Coordinates the implementation of new systems, initiatives, policies and procedures.  Participates on various committees as required.

Responsibilities

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2. Administers housekeeping service staff within designated site by coordinating recruitment and hiring, establishing schedules and work assignments, determining training and orientation requirements, overseeing and monitoring performance evaluations, taking corrective action when necessary up to and including dismissal.
   
3. Participates in the development of evaluation criteria for newly developed and/or on-going housekeeping services. Provides input into organizational structures to ensure the operational needs of designated site are reflected.
   
4. Provides input into the development and implementation of Housekeeping Services policies and procedures. Coordinates the implementation of new and/or revised policies and procedures, and monitors compliance.
   
5. Participates in the planning and management of operating budget for assigned area.  Ensures efficient utilization of financial resources.  Completes variance analyses of the allocated budget and reports significant variances.  Makes recommendations for budgetary adjustments.
   
6. Promotes sound interdepartmental relationships through effective communication with user departments to maintain and/or improve services, facilitate consensus and resolve issues.
   
7. Participates in the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of quality assurance and control imperatives for housekeeping services. Assists in implementing, managing and conducting audit programs such as visual, observational, ATP, UV marker, hand hygiene, etc.  Analyzes audit data with Manager and assists with the development and follow-up actions as required.
   
8. Interprets and administers collective agreements.  Participates in the investigation of, and response to grievances and routine, confidential employee issues, and participates in Third Party hearings as required.
   
9. Ensures staff and department in compliance with all relevant FH policies and procedures (i.e. infection control, health and safety).
   
10. Participates on committees and working groups as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Diploma in Business Administration or a related discipline, plus a minimum three (3) recent related experience in a healthcare environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Competencies

LEADS Capabilities:
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, organize and problem solve.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
  
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in an environment subject to continuous change.
  
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation and collective agreements.
  
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and database programs.
  
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
 
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
 
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
 
Together, we are the heart of health care.
 
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