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Housekeeper

@ Shannex

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Ancaster, Ontario

Part-time
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Overview

Shannex is hiring part-time and casual housekeepers for its Parkland Ancaster team in Ancaster, Ontario. The work covers cleaning common areas, vacant rooms, kitchens and bathrooms, and handling refuse safely. The role is part-time at 0.4 FTE with an approximate hourly wage of $20.09 and a benefits package.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean common areas, kitchens and bathrooms
  • Prepare vacant rooms for incoming residents
  • Collect and dispose of residents' refuse
  • Restock housekeeping cart and report low supplies
  • Work safely and report hazards

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to use chemical cleaning agents safely
  • Customer-service oriented, courteous communication
  • Works independently with minimal supervision
  • Clear criminal record check upon hire
  • Previous housekeeping experience an asset

Tools & skills

cleaning equipmentvacuummopchemical cleaning agentshousekeeping cartpersonal protective equipment

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-15
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCleaning & custodial
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Paid training

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Leading the Way to Better Living

Full company description

Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home

LinkedIn followers
18,879
People associated on LinkedIn
1,853
Reported office locations
  • 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
Other recorded names
  • Shannex Incorporated
Specialties
  • Care at Home
  • Retirement Living
  • and Nursing Home
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersHalifax, Nova Scotia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1988
SpecialtiesCare at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home
Open jobs on Jobsy261
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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 Part-Time (0.4 FTE) & Casual Housekeepers to join our Parkland Ancaster team based in Ancaster, Ontario.

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: $20.09
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) 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
  • 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.
  • Thoroughly clean vacant rooms to prepare for incoming residents;
  • Collect refuse from residents' rooms and dispose of this refuse in accordance with set procedures;
  • 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.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

  • A High School diploma or equivalent education
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Previous housekeeping experience is an asset.
  • A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

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