Kiknu, meaning “our home” in Mi’kmaq, is Nova Scotia’s first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service ensures Kiknu is supporting independence, promoting dignity and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives.
Shannex acts as the operating partner alongside the First Nations community of Eskasoni in the operation of Kiknu. Together, we will ensure the community will deliver exceptional service and care while honouring Mi’kmaw culture, values and traditions.
We are searching for a Housekeeper to join our Kiknu Long Term Care team based in Eskasoni, 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: $18.37-$18.67
- 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
- Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (8.7% Kiknu matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately)
- 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
- 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
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A High School diploma or equivalent education
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry
- A high level of initiative for 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
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
About Us
A long term care home for elders located on the Eskasoni First Nation. Kiknu envisions being a trailblazing Indigenous long term care home, fostering cultural revitalization, holistic care, and community empowerment. We strive to create a loving environment where Indigenous elders and residents thrive, embracing their heritage, respected for their wisdom, cared for with dignity and surrounded by love.
Shannex is a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.
If you’re ready to join our team, apply today!
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
