Environmental Services Attendant

Job Description

Kiknu meaning our home in Mikmaq will be Nova Scotias first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service will ensure Kiknu is supporting independence promoting dignity and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives.

Shannex will act as the operating partner alongside the First Nations community of Eskasoni in the operation of this new home. Together we will ensure the community delivers exceptional service and care while honouring Mikmaw culture values and traditions.

We are searching for a Environmental Services Attendantto join our Kiknu Long Term Care 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 youve made a measured difference in the lives of elders. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $18.37- $18.67
• 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 Shannexs 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.
• Additional duties as required.

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

About Us

A new 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 youre ready to join our team apply today!

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.