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Eskasoni, NS
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Flexible Work

Job Number: J0325-0971 Job Title: Housekeeping Job Category: Housekeeping & Laundry Job Type: Permanent Part Time Date Posted: March 21, 2025 Closing Date: April 21, 2025 Number of Positions: 1
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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 will ensure 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 this new home. Together, we will ensure the community delivers exceptional service and care while honouring Mi'kmaw culture, values, and traditions.

We are searching for a Housekeeping to join our Kiknu team based in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who will make Kiknu a great place to live, work and visit. And at the end of every day, you will know you have made a measured difference in the lives of elders. Additional benefits include:

  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time 0.5 FTE and greater & full-time staff) 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) and travel insurance
  • 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

About the Opportunity

  • 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.
  • 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.

About You

  • High School/ GED completion
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry preferred
  • Ability to learn and work in fast paced environment
  • Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours/ shifts inclusive of days, weekends and holidays

About Us

A new 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 are ready to join our team, apply today!

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Competition Number: J0325-0971
Company Website: http://www.shannex.com

About Shannex

About Shannex

Shannex est un fournisseur chef de file offrant des résidences, des soins et des services novateurs aux personnes aînées dans les provinces maritimes et en Ontario. Shannex est une entreprise en plein essor employant actuellement 3800 personnes. Notre parcours de croissance continue nous permet d'offrir des résidences de qualité supérieure, des services améliorés et des carrières exceptionnelles.

Le Faubourg du Mascaret est notre premier complexe de vie de retraite où la langue première est le français. Situé sur les lieux de l'Université de Moncton à Moncton (Nouveau-Brunswick), ce complexe offre un continuum complet de services, dont les appartements autonomes, avec services et tout inclus, ainsi qu'un foyer de soins.

Un personnel exceptionnel est l'une des valeurs fondamentales de Shannex. Nous sommes d'avis que notre personnel constitue l'esprit et les fondements de notre organisation. Shannex s'engage à offrir un environnement épanouissant où tout le monde est fier de son travail et de l'entreprise. Notre personnel accorde une importance primordiale à l'excellence du service. Nous le soutenons en lui offrant diverses possibilités de développement personnel et professionnel. Nous favorisons de plus l'équilibre entre travail et vie privée.

Si vous cherchez à faire avancer votre carrière et à vous distinguer au sein d'une organisation en pleine expansion, veuillez soumettre votre candidature.