Overview
Housekeeping Jobs in Truro, Canada at Shannex Incorporated
Title: Housekeeping
Company: Shannex Incorporated
Location: Truro, Canada
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About the Position
We are searching for a Housekeeper to join our Parkland Truro team based in Truro, Nova Scotia .
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: $18.50
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks 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
Responsibilities
Thoroughly clean common areas including lobbies, hallways, and stairwells
Sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing kitchens and bathrooms
Completes common area housekeeping duties as per assignment
Collect refuse from residents’ rooms and dispose of this refuse in accordance with set 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 continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education
All additional duties as assigned/required
Qualifications
A High School diploma or equivalent education
Minimum of one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry
A high level of initiative and commitment to completing housekeeping assignments efficiently and in a warm, friendly, and customer-service-oriented manner.
Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers to meet needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner
Knowledge of infection control and prevention practices
Ability to utilize auto scrubber, floor buffer, vacuum
Previous experience working with seniors or in a seniors’ living environment considered an asset
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and can safely use chemical cleaning agents and equipment
Ability to provide a clear criminal record check upon hire
Completed Dementia:
Understanding the Journey course 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
A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
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