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Housekeeping
@ Shannex
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a full-time Housekeeping Attendant for its Allbright support services team, reporting to the Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor. The work is cleaning and maintaining public and back-of-house areas and providing courteous service to residents and guests. The posting lists comprehensive health, vision and dental benefits, RRSP matching and vacation accrual, but states no pay.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and disinfect public areas, washrooms and meeting rooms
- Operate vacuums, auto scrubbers and floor buffers
- Restock cleaning supplies and maintain housekeeping carts
- Remove garbage and respond to spills and safety hazards
- Report maintenance concerns through Yardi
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of commercial housekeeping or laundry experience
- Knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention practices
- Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 261 |
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At Allbright, we curate extraordinary living, and we believe that starts with meaningful connections. Through hospitality, personalized service, and thoughtful experiences, we help residents and members feel welcomed, valued, and excited to become part of our community.
We are seeking a Housekeeping Attendant to join our Support Services team, reporting to the Housekeeping and Laundry Supervisor. This role helps create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility and providing respectful, service-focused support to residents, members, guests, and colleagues.
Meaningful Benefits
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Virtual healthcare access
- RRSP matching
- Vacation accrual
- Parking
- Access to WorkPerks
- Education and training opportunities
- Access to the Shannex Centre of Excellence
- Recognition programs
- Opportunities to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement
About the Opportunity
- Clean and maintain public areas, including lobbies, hallways, entrances, elevators, stairwells, lounges, meeting rooms, and washrooms.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, polish, and disinfect surfaces according to established standards and infection prevention practices.
- Replenish cleaning and washroom supplies and maintain housekeeping carts.
- Remove garbage and recycling and respond promptly to spills, safety hazards, and special cleaning requests.
- Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, auto scrubbers, and floor buffers.
- Assist with the setup and cleaning of meeting rooms, event spaces, and special functions.
- Maintain employee and back-of-house areas as assigned.
- Report maintenance concerns through Yardi and advise the Supervisor of equipment malfunctions or repair needs.
- Complete regular inventory checks and restock or order supplies as required.
- Report safety concerns, lost and found items, and damaged property to the appropriate department.
- Provide courteous and professional service to residents, members, guests, and colleagues.
- Follow all organizational policies, procedures, infection prevention practices, and safety standards.
About You
In addition to valuing collaboration, accountability, and service excellence, you bring a detail-oriented, dependable, and service-focused approach to maintaining clean, welcoming spaces. You take pride in your work and follow established standards and procedures you bring:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundry.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- A customer-focused mindset and a commitment to respectful, professional service.
- Knowledge of cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention practices.
- The ability to safely use cleaning equipment, including vacuums, auto scrubbers, and floor buffers.
- The ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and work independently or as part of a team.
- Initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn and use technology.
- The ability to identify and report safety concerns and follow safe work practices.
Asset Qualifications
The following would be considered assets, but are not required:
- Previous experience working in a hospitality style environment
- Experience working in a hospitality environment.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
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