Support Services Attendant (Housekeeping)
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Approximate hourly wage: $17.25 - $20.75 · Full-time
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- Approximate hourly wage: $17.25 - $20.75
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original 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™.
We are searching for a Support Services Attendant (Housekeeping) to join our Parkland Clayton Park team based in Halifax, Nova, Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional Benefits Include
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
We are searching for a Support Services Attendant (Housekeeping) to join our Parkland Clayton Park team based in Halifax, Nova, Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional Benefits Include
- Approximate hourly wage: $17.25 - $20.75
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Clean and maintain resident rooms, shared spaces, washrooms, and dining areas; replenish supplies and handle waste. Support meal and snack service, and sort, wash, dry, inspect, and distribute laundry throughout the facility.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required, and at least one year of commercial housekeeping and/or laundry experience is preferred. CPR/First Aid certification is an asset; candidates must obtain a clear Criminal Record Check and, where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, and be able to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
Skills
- Commercial Housekeeping
- Laundry Operations
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Food Service
- Food Safety and Storage
- Resident Support
- Inventory Replenishment
- Laundry Sorting
- Washing Machine Operation
- Dryer and Extractor Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- CPR and First Aid
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Other Insurance
- 24/7 Virtual Healthcare
- RRSP Program With 5% Employer Matching
- Vacation Accrual
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Discounts
- Continuing Education and Training
- Recognition and Rewards
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Food & Beverage
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Housekeeping
- Commercial Cleaning
- Laundry
- Long-Term Care
- Healthcare
- Resident Care
- Food Services
- Dining Services
- Food Quality
- Food Presentation
- Food Temperature
- Menu Changes
- Laundry Carts
- Washing Machine
- Dryer
- Extractor
- Linen Quotas
- CPR
- First Aid
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Health and Safety
- Continuous Improvement
- Flexible Shifts
- Customer Service