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 Housekeeper to join our Parkland Cape Breton team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities excellent 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 - $19.75

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.

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

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

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Housekeeping (Sydney)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Sydney