Housekeeping/Laundry Worker

Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.

Job Title: Casual Housekeeper/Laundry (Environmental Service Worker)

Job Description: You will be responsible for performing duties related to maintaining a clean and sanitary environment and clean, healthy and sanitary linen.

Experience and Qualifications Considered an Asset:

• Previous experience in housekeeping and/or laundry
• Experience in long-term care or similar setting
• Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment
• Enjoy working with seniors
• Possesses exemplary Customer Service skills
• Effective communication, both written and verbal, in English with residents, families and co-workers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of the organization
• Reliable with good attendance and cheerful disposition
• Must take initiative and able to work with minimum supervision
• Respectful and hardworking team player
• Demonstrate the use of proper body mechanics
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment
• Clear Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector Screening in the last 3 months is required

What We Offer YOU:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Orientation
• Referral/Incentive Program
• A supportive work environment
• "Kudos" Internal Recognition Program
• Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Professional Week Celebrations, etc)
• Free parking
• Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility!

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, we require all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada(Canadian Residency or Citizenship)

Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $17.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person