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 Housekeeping (Suite Services Attendant) to join our Parkland West Bedford team based in Bedford, 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: $17.25 - $19.75

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

RRSP program (5% employer matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

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 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

Ensures that food quality, presentation, dining room appearance and service delivery meet established department standards

Ensures meals are attractive, the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is on time

Immediately reports any equipment/temperature issues to supervisor and takes corrective actions as necessary

Stays up to date with daily changes related to menus and/or residents.

Ensure food is received and stored properly

Prepares cart for fluid passes, snacks and night lunch for residents. Assists with distribution when needed

Provides resident menu feedback to manager via temperature audit sheet, feedback form or verbally

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





Additional duties as assigned/required About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: High School/ GED completion

Minimum of one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry preferred

Proof of valid CPR/First Aid Certification 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

Previous experience working in housekeeping and/or laundry considered an asset

Previous experience working in food services considered an asset

Previous experience in working in a long-term care an asset

Ability to learn and work in fast paced workplace

Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours/ shifts inclusive of days, weekends and holidays 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 shannex.com . All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Housekeeping (Suite Services Attendant) (Bedford)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Bedford