Housekeeping - Casual - Nanaimo, Canada - Berwick Retirement Communities

Berwick Retirement Communities

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Nanaimo, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Join Our Team

Since opening our first retirement residence in 1989, Berwick Retirement Communities has been committed to offering quality retirement living and now owns
eight residences across BC.

We are proud to be Island owned & managed.

Berwick Retirement Communities promotes an environment which integrates hospitality with superior customer service and care.

As a member of the Berwick team you will uphold a philosophy that respects choice, independence and autonomy for our residents.

Berwick on the Lake retirement community is looking for a
casual housekeeper who is reliable, authentic, and excited to make a difference in the lives of people. As part of a dynamic team environment, your unique sense of humour, optimism, and ability to work well with seniors, will lead to a flourishing career with a company that supports your personal and professional growth.

Schedule:

Casual - As Needed.

Pay:

Starting wage is $17.22 per hour, plus evening and night shift differentials as applicable, _
plus _temporary Covid-19 Provincial wage subsidy top-up of $3.

75 per hour

Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program
Discounted Meal Program
Complimentary Onsite Gym Use
Vacation starting at 6%

Position Summary:

The Housekeeper/ Laundry Worker reports directly to the Operations Support Manager and is responsible for providing initial, ongoing and continuous resident suite and building housekeeping services, including laundry and linen service.

Skills/Competencies:

Demonstrates a commitment to providing the highest quality of customer service and hospitality
Self driven individual with the ability to work well with little supervision
Works with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
Confidentiality, patience, and an ability to treat staff and residents with respect and dignity
Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with the various individuals involved in providing service in a flexible resident focused environment
Excellent time management and organization skills
Polite, courteous and communicates with professionalism
Must be in good health, physically able to perform repetitive tasks, lift up to 25 lbs, squat, bend, stand and walk as required to perform the duties of the position

Qualifications/Experience:

WHMIS Certification
Trained in proper lifting techniques
Trained with handling emergency situations such as power outages, fire and earthquake
Experience working with seniors an asset
Must have knowledge, skills and training on how to manage and respond to potential harassment in the work place (verbal, physical and sexual)

Note:
*A criminal record check is required pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act for working with vulnerable adults. Current TB test and proof of Covid-19 Vaccinations also required.
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What our staff are saying about working with Berwick Retirement Communities:_

I love working at Berwick. Each day presents different opportunities to challenge ourselves. I get to work closely with staff and residents to ensure that the programs we offer are the highest quality and most up to date. We have such a great team that supports each one other and inspires me to do my best_.

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- **_Jacqueline, Active Living Manager, Berwick on the Park since 2017._

It has been my pleasure to work at Berwick these past years as a Resident Care Aide. I have enjoyed sharing many touching moments with residents and staff; they are all like family to me._

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- **_Heather, Enhanced Living Services, Berwick House since 2008._

Working at Berwick has been a very meaningful and rewarding experience. Being able to connect with the residents and the staff in many different aspects makes each day special. The teams all work well together and compliment one another to make your day feel very successful._
Melissa, Operations Support Manager Berwick on the Lake since 2021._
I love working with the Marquise and Berwick team. Together we are a family who demonstrates pride, dedication, loyalty within our team. It is so easy to come to work when you absolutely love your job. It is a pleasure to watch my team grow with our residents as it brings them so much joy to listen to their stories; residents become our family as well._
Marlo, Director of Hospitality, Marquise Hospitality at Berwick Comox Valley since 2015._

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
From $20.97 per hour

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