Housekeeping

Job summary

The housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing common areas, kitchens, and bathrooms while managing refuse disposal. Additionally, the role involves performing personal laundry services for residents and maintaining housekeeping equipment.

Job details

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: $18.50 - $19.75 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. 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/required 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 Completed Dementia: Understanding the Journey course considered an asset Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

What you’ll do

The housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing common areas, kitchens, and bathrooms while managing refuse disposal. Additionally, the role involves performing personal laundry services for residents and maintaining housekeeping equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in commercial housekeeping or laundry. Proficiency in infection control practices and the ability to operate cleaning equipment like floor buffers and scrubbers are required.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking • WorkPerks program • Discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets • Continuing education and training • Recognition and rewards for service excellence and safety

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Housekeeping
• Laundry services
• Sanitization
• Infection control
• Floor maintenance
• Equipment operation
• Customer service
• Safety compliance
• Time management
• Communication
• Attention to detail

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Social Services
• Administrative