Housekeeping

Job Description

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Housekeeper to join our Parkland Cape Breton team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia .

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Approximate hourly wage: $16.50
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

Thoroughly clean common areas including lobbies, hallways, and stairwells
Sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing kitchens and bathrooms.
Completes common area housekeeping duties as per assignment
Collect refuse from residents' rooms and dispose of this refuse in accordance with set procedures;
Documents all completed job routine tasks
Completes audits and inspections as required
Completes resident's personal laundry services as requested
Communicates supply needs to People Leader in a timely manner
Efficiently uses supplies and equipment to maintain service quality levels
Clean and restock housekeeping cart; notify Supervisor when supplies are low;
Promote safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education.
All additional duties as assigned

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

A High School diploma or equivalent education
Minimum of one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping and/ or laundry
A high level of initiative for and commitment to completing housekeeping assignments efficiently and in a warm, friendly, and customer-service-oriented manner.
Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers to meet needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner.
Knowledge of infection control and prevention practices
Ability to utilize auto scrubber, floor buffer, vacuum
Previous experience working with seniors or in a seniors' living environment considered an asset
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and can safely use chemical cleaning agents and equipment.
Ability to provide a clear criminal record check upon hire
Completed Dementia: Understanding the Journey course considered an asset
A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People , apply today

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.