Housekeeper

Atria Management Company; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Fredericton is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for residents. Responsibilities include general housekeeping, serving meals, and adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess basic communication skills in English and strong organizational abilities. This position offers various benefits, including paid holidays, health insurance, and career development opportunities. Join a caring team committed to enhancing residents' quality of life.

Benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to retain orders (up to four at one time).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Community interior in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Provide general housekeeping for residents' apartments.
• Greet residents and guests and serve meals.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures in serving and cleaning.

Skills

Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills

Effective communication in English

Knowledge of sanitation and food handling practices

Strong organization and time management skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Responsibilities

In the role of Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining the Community interior, including residents’ apartments, in a clean and sanitary fashion and in a courteous and friendly manner.

• Housekeeping Responsibilities
  • Provide general housekeeping for both the Community as a whole and individual resident apartments. This includes but is not limited to vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning the main entryway, common areas, dining room, hallways, patios, and resident apartments.
  • Resident apartments also include cleaning and defrosting refrigerators (as needed), cleaning and checking heat system filters, changing the bed and linens, and ensuring adequate linen supplies in each apartment. Turn mattresses (with assistance) as necessary and empty waste baskets.
  • Provide deep cleaning of apartments as needed. Pay special attention to the main entry area, focusing on carpets, plants, pictures, railings, windows, and light fixtures.
  • Launder all linens by washing and drying in the laundry facilities provided.
  • Follow Company sanitation and safety procedures.
• Server Responsibilities
  • Greet residents and guests at each table with a smile to serve beverages, cereals, and/or soups/salads from the cart.
  • Courteously and clearly review the menu of the meal, take resident orders, and serve meals and desserts.
  • Return cart to the kitchen and assist with storage of perishable items. If needed, deliver trays to resident rooms.
  • Bus and clear dishes from tables after meals and reset for the next meal following proper sanitizing procedures for tables and chairs as outlined in the Food Service Guidelines. Vacuum carpets, etc.
  • Complete side work – fill sugar holders, replenish creamers, clean coffeemaker, etc.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents.
• General knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to retain orders (up to four at one time).
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees.
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results.
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S. Based Communities).
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location.

Application Process

It’s easy to apply online. Select the “Apply Now” button on the job that interests you. Plan on taking 5-10 minutes to complete the application and select “Submit” when done – you’ll receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter. Keep your login and password handy as you’ll need it throughout the hiring process.

Every application is given due consideration. If your experience and skills are aligned with the job requirements, we’ll contact you to schedule an interview.

Your interview will be conducted by phone or in person with an Atria recruiter or hiring manager. This process may include additional interviews, reference checks and skill assessments.

If you are chosen for the position, an offer will be made by phone and email. The email will include a letter which you’ll sign electronically, return to us and can download for your records.

You’ll receive all needed forms, instructions and our contact information if you have any follow-up questions. This process may include a background check and/or a drug screen.

As turnaround times vary for screening results, we’ll provide any needed updates and let you know what to expect for your first day on the job.

Congratulations – we’re excited to have you join our team! Onboarding varies by position, but on your first day at Atria you’ll typically meet coworkers, take a workplace tour and begin any required training.