Door Attendant

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living. 

 

We are searching for a Door Attendant to join our Parkland at the Common team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 

 

Meaningful Benefits 

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

•    Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program 

•    Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

•    RRSP program (5% employer matching) 

•    Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance 

•    Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program

•    Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's 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

•    Completes security round of the campus at a minimum of once per shift 

•    Greets residents as they enter the campus

•    Greets visitors as the enter campus and assists them accordingly

•    Ensures all visitors understand sign in and sign out procedures 

•    Responds to resident requests for Technology Assistance

•    Responds to resident requests for assistance in suite

•    Responds to requests for assistance from all operational departments 

•    Delivers resident packages to suites

•    Transport clients to appointments or outings as per the transportation schedule

•    Ensure all clients travelling in any Parkland vehicle are safely belted and comply with the Shannex Safety Policies

•    Maintain vehicles in peak operating condition and carry out all prescribed routine maintenance functions while maintaining accurate maintenance log records

•    Keep all vehicles used for client transportation services well maintained and clean at all times.

•    Assisting guests and visitors promptly with the highest level of service, retrieving and delivering luggage to and from guest rooms in a friendly and professional manner.

•    Manages Resident and Guest Vehicle Traffic

•    Communicates with residents on the needs for parking and retrieving resident vehicles in assigned parking spaces

•    Parks visitor cars when required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: 

•    High school or equivalent (GED) 

•    2 Years experience working in a Senior Living Environment considered an asset

• Years experience working in a hospitality-based industry (Hotel, Retirement Living)

•    A clean driving record with a Class 4 driver's license and have your current standard First Aid & CPR certification. 

•    Knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal safety and traffic laws and regulations is required. 

•    Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills.

•    A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

 

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization.  Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.