Housekeeper - Term (12 months) Part Time (16 Hours Biweekly) Days (Ivy Meadows)

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Ivy Meadows in Beaverbank, Nova Scotia is hiring and currently accepting applications for Housekeeper to join the team.

Department: Support Services

Responsible to: Trish MacArthur

Effective: May 1st 2026

Hours/Shifts: 8 hours

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent of Grade 12
• WHMIS is considered an asset;
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis according to the Northwood Corporate Standards.
• Comfortable using email, Word and Excel

Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe and clean environment using safe food handling practices, universal precautions and WHMIS
• Ensures workplaces are organized and appropriately set up for work
• Demonstrates good judgement and respect when using and storing facility equipment
• Reports maintenance needs of equipment
• Observes fire and safety regulations
• Adheres to safe work practices
• Practices proper body mechanics
• Acts as a resource for other staff and assists in orientation of new employees
• Maintains par levels as required
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Perform cleaning functions in assigned areas.
• Collect and transport garbage, recycling with the ability to push/pull large carts.
• Performs periodic floor and carpet maintenance in accordance with established procedures and prescribed techniques.
• Maintains cleanliness, orderliness and general repair of equipment and work area.
• Completes project/special cleaning, in areas as assigned by the supervisor.
• Follows safe work practices.
• Complete specific set-ups for special functions.
• Completes office moves - transporting of desks, cabinets and other furniture from one area to another as requested by supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary /Benefits: NSNU Collective Agreement

Applications:

Completed internal application forms must be submitted online through the Northwood Hub. A current resume is required for candidates applying outside of the department.