Posted 2 months ago
Housekeeping
@ Shannex
Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a temporary part-time housekeeper for its Kiknu long-term care home in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia. The work covers cleaning resident rooms and common areas, restocking supplies and handling laundry. The posting requires a high school diploma or GED, a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays, and clear criminal record and vulnerable sector checks before hire.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and dust furniture, counters, walls and ledges
- Clean sinks, toilets and bath facilities
- Fill and replenish supplies in resident rooms and units
- Empty trash and sort, wash and deliver laundry
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of commercial housekeeping or laundry experience preferred
- Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible availability including days, weekends and holidays
- Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Cleaning & custodial |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, 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 | 251 |
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Kiknu, meaning “our home” in Mi’kmaq, is Nova Scotia’s first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service ensures Kiknu is supporting independence, promoting dignity and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives.
Shannex acts as the operating partner alongside the First Nations community of Eskasoni in the operation of Kiknu. Together, we will ensure the community will deliver exceptional service and care while honouring Mi’kmaw culture, values and traditions.
We are searching for a Temporary Part Time Housekeeper to join our Kiknu team based in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who will make Kiknu a great place to live, work and visit. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of elders.
Additional benefits include:
- 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
- Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (8.7% Kiknu 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
- Sorts laundry into appropriate piles based on the type of 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
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
- Ability to learn and work in fast paced environment
- Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours/ shifts inclusive of days, weekends and holidays
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
About Us
A long-term care home for elders located on the Eskasoni First Nation. Kiknu envisions being a trailblazing Indigenous long term care home, fostering cultural revitalization, holistic care, and community empowerment. We strive to create a loving environment where Indigenous elders and residents thrive, embracing their heritage, respected for their wisdom, cared for with dignity and surrounded by love. Shannex is a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.
If you’re ready to join our team, apply today!
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Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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