Overview

Join the Coast Family as an Environmental Worker!

Become a valued part of the Coast Staffing team, where we pride ourselves on an inclusive and welcoming work environment, competitive compensation and meaningful learning opportunities. As a trusted partner to retirement homes and long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia, we offer consistent and rewarding opportunities for those passionate about senior care.

Position: Environmental Worker - Housekeeping, Dietary & Laundry

Schedule: 4/8/12-hour shifts | Casual | Day and Night Shifts

What We Offer:

- Competitive pay
- Paid orientation
- Flexible schedule and assignments
- Opportunities for skilled growth

Duties

Duties will depend on your training, assigned responsibilities and departmental needs.

Housekeeping

- Clean and maintain resident rooms, bathrooms, common areas and other designated spaces.
- Follow cleaning schedules, infection prevention and control procedures and health and safety practices.
- Use cleaning products and equipment safely and correctly.
- Help maintain a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents.

Laundry

- Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold and distribute resident clothing and linens.
- Handle residents' personal belongings with care and respect.
- Maintain an organized laundry area and follow established laundry and infection control procedures.

Dietary Services

- Assist with meal preparation, plating, serving and distribution as assigned.
- Support meal service and maintain clean, organized kitchen and dining areas.
- Follow food safety, sanitation and infection prevention procedures.
- Help ensure residents receive meals and beverages according to their individual dietary requirements and established procedures.

What We're Looking For

We want people who take pride in their work,



care about the well-being of others, and can be countedon to do their part.

Required qualifications and expectations:

- Grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Reliable transportation to and from the workplace.
- Flexible availability to meet departmental scheduling needs.
- Dependability, punctuality, and a commitment to attending scheduled shifts and completing required orientation and training.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned duties with appropriate supervision.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
- Respectful and compassionate interactions with residents, families, and coworkers.
- Ability to read and follow product labels, safety instructions, and departmental procedures.
- Ability to safely perform the essential physical duties of the position, with appropriate accommodations where required.

Experience and skills considered assets:

- Previous housekeeping, laundry, food service, or dietary experience.
- Hospitality industry experience, including hotels, restaurants, resorts, or similar service environments.
- Previous experience in long-term care, healthcare, or other resident-focused settings.
- Food safety training or certification.
- Sewing or basic clothing repair skills.

Experience in all three departments is not required. We welcome applicants with experience in one area who are interested in learning and cross-training in others.

Ready to Become Part of the Coast Family?

If you are dependable, adaptable, take pride in a job well done and want to contribute to a team that makes a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Environmental Worker - Housekeeping, Dietary & Laundry (Amherst)
🏢 Coast Staffing
📍 Amherst