Housekeeper

Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Facility Support
Position Available: Casual

Facility Description:

The Birches Nursing Home is a Community Governed organization that operates a 42 bed Continuing Care Centre. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.​

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the assigned Supervisor/Manager, the Housekeeper is a fundamental part of the team that provides supportive services in the Home. This role may be assigned tasks that include:

• Cleaning and maintaining assigned areas of the facility in a sanitary condition
• General laundry duties including; sorting, loading and folding of laundry and delivering to neighbourhoods
• Responsible for maintaining all assigned areas and equipment in sanitary condition
• Supporting residents to “live well” according to assigned tasks, within scope of employment
• Responsible for housekeeping, laundry and Nutrition related duties

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade Twelve (12) required
• Knowledge and ability to operate and clean institutional equipment (kitchen, laundry and sanitation)
• Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
• Must be comfortable working with seniors with varying levels of disability
• Experience in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment
• Preference to candidates who have recently completed the National Sanitation Program
• Working knowledge of WHMIS legislation
• Attend work on a regular and consistent basis

HOURS OF WORK: Weekends / Days / Evenings / Holidays; May be changed as necessary to meet the operational requirements of the facility. On call availability/flexibility.

Please note: This facility is not located on a bus route. Access to reliable transportation required.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: From $18.47 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to reliable transportation to commute to this facility?

Ability to Commute:

• Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Musquodoboit Harbour, NS B0J 2L0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person