SSW- Housekeeping/Laundry Services/Food Service Worker - Casual in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia at The Meadows Home For Special Care

The Service Support Worker (Casual) performs a variety of duties across Environmental Services, Laundry Services, and Food Services to support the daily operations of the facility.

Incumbents in this role are cross-trained and may be scheduled in any of the above service areas based on operational requirements. This position plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment while ensuring Residents receive high-quality meals and services.

The overarching goal of this position is to support a resident-centered, homelike environment by ensuring cleanliness, infection control, safe food handling, and timely service delivery, in accordance with standards set by the Department of Health for Long-Term Care Facilities.

All duties are to be performed in a spirit of teamwork across departments. As with all roles at The Meadows, the primary responsibility is the care and well-being of each Resident. Tasks and routines are secondary to ensuring Residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met.

This is a casual position with shifts assigned based on operational needs. Shifts may vary across Environmental, Laundry, and Food Services and will be scheduled by the appropriate Program Lead or Manager.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and disinfecting of resident rooms, common areas, and facility spaces
• Maintain high-touch surfaces (e.g., door handles, handrails, bathrooms) in accordance with infection prevention standards
• Empty waste, restock supplies, and maintain housekeeping closets
• Clean and maintain equipment and report maintenance concerns
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs and support facility operations as required

• Collect, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens across the facility
• Maintain clean and organized laundry areas and equipment
• Monitor linen quality and report issues
• Label and manage Resident personal laundry as required
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and safe work practices

• Prepare and serve meals and beverages in accordance with dietary requirements
• Ensure safe food handling, re-thermalization, and temperature monitoring
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of household kitchens and equipment
• Restock food supplies and support central kitchen operations as required
• Work collaboratively with Nursing and other team members to deliver meals

• Assist with meal service, dining, and basic resident requests within scope
• Support Resident engagement, activities, and “simple pleasures”
• Respond to call bells within scope and notify Nursing when required
• Foster a homelike, respectful, and engaging environment for Residents

• Work collaboratively across departments to support daily operations
• Follow all policies, procedures, and safety standards, including Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Contribute to a positive work environment and team culture
• Support initiatives that enhance Resident quality of life

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to cleaning, laundry, and food service

Mandatory Requirement:

• Food Handler Certification is required for any employee performing Food Service duties, or a willingness (serious intent) to obtain certification in a timely manner