Senior Living Housekeeper – Compassionate & Detail-Oriented

Shannex Incorporated; Bedford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental plan

Life and travel insurances

Virtual healthcare 24/7

RRSP with 5% employer matching

Vacation accrual and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Centre of Excellence education

Sector innovation initiatives

Recognition and Rewards program

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Bedford, Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain clean, safe, resident-focused environments across our community. You will thoroughly clean common areas and private spaces, while upholding high standards of infection control and customer service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and safety, with tasks spanning laundry assistance, supply coordination, and documenting completed work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of one year experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry.
• Customer-service oriented and able to work warmly with residents.
• Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of infection control and prevention practices.
• Experience with cleaning equipment (auto scrubber, floor buffer, vacuum).
• Experience working with seniors or in a seniors’ living environment is an asset.
• Criminal record check required upon hire.
• Dementia: Understanding the Journey course is an asset.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean common areas including lobbies, hallways, and stairwells.
• Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, clean and sanitize kitchens and bathrooms.
• Collect refuse from residents' rooms and dispose of this refuse per 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 identifying and reporting hazards and following safety practices.

Skills

Customer-service orientation

Communication skills

Infection control knowledge

Independent work

Safe handling of cleaning agents

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Auto scrubber

Floor buffer

Vacuum

Job description

Shannex Incorporated in Bedford, Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain clean, safe, resident-focused environments across our community. You will thoroughly clean common areas and private spaces, while upholding high standards of infection control and customer service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and safety, with tasks spanning laundry assistance, supply coordination, and documenting completed work.