Support Services Attendant, Transitional Health

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider a rewarding career as aSupport Services Attendantwith our West Bedford Transitional Health team where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.

This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment care delivery and communication while providing specialized person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but needadditionalcare to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity safety and clinical excellence in every interaction.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be part of a supportive and talented team dedicated to providing high-quality care and creating positive experiences for every patient we an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector Shannex offers opportunities for growthdevelopmentand advancement. And at the end of every day you will knowyouvemade a measured difference in the lives of our patients.

Additionalbenefits include:

• Aapproximate hourly wage:$16.61 - $18.77
• Comprehensive health visionand dental benefits planincluding an Employee and Family Assistance Program(eligibleimmediatelyupon hire)
• 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 (beginsimmediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands ofperksvendors and discounts through ourWorkPerksprogram 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 throughShannexsCentre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Dustscleansand polishes furniture counters shelving walls and window/door ledges.
• Sweeps dusts and wet mops floors.
• Cleans sinkstoiletsand 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 intoappropriate pilesbased on the type of laundry (linens mops personal clothing)
• Operates washing machine using proper washing formulas.
• Operates dryer and extractor; loads clean wet laundry into the machine sets dials so the laundry is dried or damp-dried appropriately and unloads the machine.
• Sorts clean laundry intoappropriate basketsor 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.
• Checks laundry for tears holes missing buttons etc. and forwards clothing needing repair to theseamstress.
• Completes inventory on a regular basis.
• Orderssuppliesasrequired.
• Replenishes laundry cleaning chemicals asrequired.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvementcollaborationand accountability you bring:

• High School/ GED completion
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping and/or laundryrequired
• Ability to learn and work in fast paced environment
• Ability to safely use chemical cleaning agents and equipment
• Experience working and communicating with internal and externalcustomersto meet their needs in a polite courteous and cooperative manner
• Previousexperience in working in a long-term care is considered an asset
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.