Housekeeping

Shannex Incorporated; Eskasoni First Nation; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Onsite parking

Education and training

Job summary

Kiknu, Nova Scotia’s first long term care home on a First Nation community, is seeking a Housekeeping team member based in Eskasoni. Shannex operates Kiknu in partnership with the Eskasoni community, valuing Mi'kmaw culture and care.

Responsibilities include dusting, cleaning, laundry, and stocking throughout the facility. Ideal candidates have a year of housekeeping/laundry experience and availability for flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in commercial housekeeping or laundry preferred.
• Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work days, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Dusts, cleans, polishes furniture and surfaces.
• Cleans sinks, toilets, baths and restrooms.
• Replenishes supplies in resident rooms and units.
• Sorts and manages laundry and linen as needed.
• Operates and transports laundry carts to resident areas.
• Checks for clothing wear and forwards for repairs as needed.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Kiknu, meaning “our home” in Mi’kmaq, is Nova Scotia’s first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service ensures Kiknu is supporting independence, promoting dignity and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives.

Shannex acts as the operating partner alongside the First Nations community of Eskasoni in the operation of Kiknu. Together, we will ensure the community will deliver exceptional service and care while honouring Mi’kmaw culture, values and traditions.

We are searching for Housekeeping to join our Kiknu team based in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who will make Kiknu a great place to live, work and visit. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of elders.

Additional Benefits Include

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (8.7% Kiknu matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• 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

• Dusts, cleans and polishes furniture, counters, shelving, walls, and window/door ledges.
• Cleans sinks, toilets and bath facilities
• Fills and replenishes supplies in resident rooms, nursing units, and rest rooms
• Empties and cleans trash receptacles and places trash in compactor and/or trash pickup area
• Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on the type of is dried or damp-dried appropriately and unloads the machine
• Sorts clean laundry into appropriate baskets or racks; counts linen needed for each area as per linen quota and puts on cart; notes name tags on resident clothing and puts on correct rack
• Picks up soiled laundry and delivers clean laundry to resident areas within the facility using laundry carts
• Checks laundry for tears, holes, missing buttons, etc. and forwards clothing needing repair to the seamstress
• Additional duties as required

About You

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

• High School/ GED completion
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry preferred
• Ability to learn and work in fast paced environment
• Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours/ shifts inclusive of days, weekends and holidays
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.

About Us

A long-term care home for elders located on the Eskasoni First Nation. Kiknu envisions being a trailblazing Indigenous long term care home, fostering cultural revitalization, holistic care, and community empowerment. We strive to create a loving environment where Indigenous elders and residents thrive, embracing their heritage, respected for their wisdom, cared for with dignity and surrounded by love.

Shannex is a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.