Front Desk 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 Front Desk Attendant to join our Parkland Cape Breton team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

This position is 16 hours bi-weekly every second weekend with relief shifts as needed.

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:

• 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 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

• Answers and transfers telephone inquiries, greets and directs visitors;
• Provides routine information and responds to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff;
• Active screening of employees and visitors;
• Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail and couriers;
• Prepares and distributes forms, reports and other documents to appropriate personnel and departments;
• Performs a wide variety of assignments, which are sometimes confidential in nature;
• Receives, processes, and records client payments;
• Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided.

About You

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

• A high-school diploma or GED
• Excellent computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous hospitality/customer service experience an asset; especially with seniors
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire
• A friendly and outgoing spirit is a must
• Knowledge of medical terminology considered an asset
• Ability to work during the day and weekends as needed
• 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.