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Housekeeper

  • Halifax, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 19, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Part-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of resident suites and building areas while providing professional and engaging service. They must work cooperatively with other departments and adhere to all safety and sanitation policies.

Job details

The Position Sustaining The Berkeley properties at the highest level of cleanliness, the Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring exemplary service, in a courteous and efficient manner. Housekeepers are team players, with a keen eye for detail. They deliver exceptional service, have an empathetic and respectful approach, and a customer focused mindset. They take pride in the condition of our Resident’ home, provide outstanding hospitality to our residents and guests, while paying attention to the ‘little things’. Key Accountabilities Cleaning: Perform cleaning duties in resident suites and throughout the building. Offer professional, friendly, and engaging service. Follow all safety and sanitation policies. Act as a team member and work cooperatively and supportively with other departments. Health, Wellness, Safety: Strictly adhere to Occupational Health and Safety and WHMIS principles and practices. Use proper equipment and materials for the job. Ensure proper bending, lifting, and ergonomic procedures. Follow established procedures in a fire or safety emergency. Qualifications: Previous Housekeeping experience and use of equipment. Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills. Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance. Empathy for, and an understanding of older adults, aging in place and cognitive impairment. Positive attitude and the ability to build relationships. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to produce timely results.

What you’ll do

The housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of resident suites and building areas while providing professional and engaging service. They must work cooperatively with other departments and adhere to all safety and sanitation policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous housekeeping experience and the ability to operate cleaning equipment. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required, along with an empathetic understanding of older adults.

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Cleaning · Preferred
  • interpersonal skills · Preferred
  • Housekeeping · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Housekeeping
  • Cleaning
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication
  • Listening skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety compliance
  • Sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Hospitality
  • Empathy
  • Positivity
  • Cleanliness
  • Customer Service
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Problem Solving
  • Listening Skills
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Hospitality
  • Social Services
  • Administrative
  • Housekeeper
  • Maid / Housekeeping Staff
  • Domestic Housekeepers
  • Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

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