Housekeeping (Suite Services Assistant)

Shannex Incorporated; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP with 5% employer matching

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks program discounts

Centre of Excellence training

Recognition and Rewards

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a Housekeeping (Suite Services Attendant) for Parkland At The Lakes 2 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The role involves cleaning resident areas, stocking supplies, and supporting dining and laundry tasks to maintain a comfortable living environment.

The position requires high school completion and at least one year of housekeeping or laundry experience, with CPR/First Aid an asset. Applicants must obtain background checks as required.

Qualifications

• High School/ GED completion.
• Minimum of one year experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry.
• CPR/First Aid certification is an asset.
• Must obtain a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to appointment.
• Experience in housekeeping and/or laundry is an asset.
• Experience in food services is an asset.
• Experience in long-term care is an asset.
• Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Dusts, cleans and polishes furniture, counters, shelving, walls and window/door ledges.
• Cleans sinks, toilets and bath facilities.
• Replenishes supplies in resident rooms, nursing units, and rest rooms.
• Empties trash and maintains cleanliness of common areas.
• Ensures food quality, presentation, dining room appearance and service delivery meet department standards.
• Assists with meal service ensuring correct temperature and portion size.
• Reports equipment/temperature issues to supervisor and takes corrective actions.
• Keeps up to date with daily menu/resident changes.
• Prepares carts for passes and snacks, assists with distribution as needed.
• Sorts laundry into appropriate piles and operates washers/dryers correctly.
• Sorts and delivers clean laundry to resident areas; notes name tags.
• Checks for damages and forwards items needing repair.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

High School/GED completion

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.

Position: Housekeeping (Suite Services Attendant) at Parkland At The Lakes 2, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

• Approximate hourly wage: $16.83 - $18.10
• 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
• RRSP program (5% employer 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
• Ensures that food quality, presentation, dining room appearance and service delivery meet established department standards
• Ensures meals are attractive, the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is on time
• Immediately reports any equipment/temperature issues to supervisor and takes corrective actions as necessary
• Stays up to date with daily changes related to menus and/or residents.
• Ensure food is received and stored properly
• Prepares cart for fluid passes, snacks and night lunch for residents. Assists with distribution when needed
• Provides resident menu feedback to manager via temperature audit sheet, feedback form or verbally
• Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on the type of laundry (linens, mops, personal clothing)
• Operates washing machine using proper washing formulas
• Operates dryer and extractor; loads clean, wet laundry into the machine, sets dials so the laundry 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 assigned/required

About You

• High School/ GED completion
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry preferred
• Proof of valid CPR/First Aid Certification considered an asset
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
• Previous experience working in housekeeping and/or laundry considered an asset
• Previous experience working in food services considered an asset
• Previous experience in working in a long-term care an asset
• Ability to learn and work in fast paced environment
• Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours/ shifts inclusive of days, weekends and holidays

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support 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. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.