Housekeeper

Role overview

Shannex is hiring a Housekeeper for Glasgow Hall in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This opportunity is part of a compassionate, professional, and safety-focused workplace that supports residents and values people who contribute to a positive living environment.

What’s offered

Team members are supported through a strong benefits package and development-focused culture. Benefits include health, vision, and dental coverage with employee and family assistance, life and travel insurance, free virtual healthcare, an RRSP program with 5% employer matching or a pension plan, vacation accrual starting immediately, free onsite parking, and access to WorkPerks discounts across apparel, dining, technology, fitness, travel, and entertainment. The role also includes access to continuing education, training through the Centre of Excellence, opportunities to support innovation and improvement, and recognition for service excellence and safety.

Key duties

This position is responsible for keeping shared and resident-facing spaces clean, organized, and safe. Work includes cleaning lobbies, hallways, stairwells, kitchens, and bathrooms; sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming; carrying out assigned common-area housekeeping tasks; collecting waste from resident rooms; recording completed routine tasks; supporting audits and inspections; providing resident laundry services when requested; updating the People Leader on supply needs; using cleaning supplies and equipment efficiently; restocking and cleaning the housekeeping cart; and following safe work practices, hazard reporting, personal protective equipment requirements, and safety training. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry, and a strong commitment to working efficiently in a warm, courteous, customer-service-focused way. Strong communication skills are important for dealing with internal and external customers. The role also calls for knowledge of infection prevention and control, ability to operate equipment such as an auto scrubber, floor buffer, and vacuum, comfort working independently with limited supervision, and the ability to use chemical cleaning products and equipment safely. Experience in seniors’ living is an advantage. Applicants must be able to provide a clear criminal record check on hire. A completed Dementia: Understanding the Journey course is considered an asset. Valid, current First Aid & CPR certification is also noted as a requirement, with a parenthetical instruction indicating it should be removed if not assisted living in NB.

About the organization

Shannex describes itself as an organization built around great people, meaningful connections, and a commitment to better living. It emphasizes equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and fair treatment for every team member. Applications are kept confidential, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shannex operates in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario and includes brands such as Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care, along with Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health.

Additional notes

No salary or stipend amount was provided. The posting also does not specify the number of openings or a start date.