Housekeeper

Atria Retirement Canada; Saint John; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Anniversary rewards (Full Time)

Annual Scores Reward

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain the Community interior, including residents’ apartments, in a clean and sanitary fashion and in a courteous and friendly manner.

This role involves general housekeeping for the Community and resident apartments, plus dining service duties to greet residents, take orders, serve meals, and assist with daily operations to support residents’ comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Communicate effectively in English with employees and residents.
• General knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Community interior, including residents’ apartments, in a clean and sanitary fashion.
• Provide general housekeeping for the Community and resident apartments.
• Assist in server duties: greet residents, take orders, serve meals and beverages.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

English communication

Basic reading/writing

Math basics

Sanitation knowledge

Time management

Organization skills

Computer basics

Job description

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• 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

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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 defrost refrigerators (as needed), cleaning and checking heat system filters, etc., changing the bed and linens, and ensuring adequate linen supplies in each apartment. Turn mattress (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.