There’s something special about coming to work in a place that truly feels like home. At Dykeland Lodge, we’re looking for a friendly and reliable Casual Housekeeper-Laundry Aide to join our Environmental Services team. This role is all about creating a clean, warm, and welcoming space for our residents people who deserve to feel comfortable and cared for every single day. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being around seniors, and want to be part of a team that genuinely values what you do, we’d love to meet you.
About Us
Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long-term care facility nestled in the beautiful town of Windsor, Nova Scotia. We’re not just a workplace we’re a community dedicated to adding life to years for the residents who live with us. Our philosophy is simple: provide quality, compassionate, resident-centered care through a team that feels like family. We’re currently growing and even have a brand-new, world-class facility under construction that we’ll be moving into soon. When you join us now, you’re not just starting a job you’re becoming part of an exciting future.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all duties related to maintaining a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment for our residents to enjoy.
- Handle laundry tasks with care, ensuring linens and personal clothing are clean, fresh, and ready to use.
- Work as part of a dedicated Environmental Services team, supporting each other to get the job done right.
- Follow proper cleaning and infection control procedures to maintain a safe and healthy space for residents, families, and staff.
- Interact with residents in a warm, respectful manner—your smile and cheerful attitude can brighten someone’s day.
- Take initiative when you see something that needs attention, working with minimal supervision but always as a team player.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of your work, respecting the dignity of every resident.
- Use proper body mechanics and safety practices to protect yourself while performing your duties.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in housekeeping or laundry is considered an asset, especially if it’s in a long-term care or similar setting.
- You genuinely enjoy working with seniors and have the patience and warmth to make them feel valued.
- You have exemplary customer service skills and can communicate effectively in English, both in writing and conversation, with residents, families, and coworkers.
- You’re reliable, have good attendance, and bring a cheerful disposition to work every day.
- You understand the importance of confidentiality and privacy in a healthcare setting.
- You can take initiative and work with minimal supervision while still being a respectful, hardworking team player.
- You have a basic knowledge of cleaning equipment and are willing to learn our specific procedures.
- A Criminal Record Check including the Vulnerable Sector Screening from the last 3 months is required.
What We Offer YOU
We believe in looking after our team just as well as they look after our residents. Here’s what you can expect:
- Limited Recruitment Initiative: Anyone hired from November 2025 to May 2026 will receive an immediate pay increase to $18.77 per hour after completing in-house orientation hours.
- Weekend Shift Premium: An additional $2.35 per hour for shifts worked on weekends.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
- Comprehensive Orientation to set you up for success from day one.
- Referral and Incentive Programs because we value your recommendations.
- A supportive work environment where your contribution is noticed and appreciated.
- “Kudos” Internal Recognition Program celebrating your achievements.
- Employee Recognition Gatherings including BBQs, holiday parties, potlucks, and Professional Week celebrations.
- Free on-site parking for your convenience.
- Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and opportunities for job-related training and development.
- The chance to join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world-class facility currently under construction.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the warm, welcoming team you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application—you can apply directly on Indeed, Workopolis, or Jobilize. Tell us a bit about yourself, your experience, and why you’d be a great fit for the Dykeland Lodge family.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or have proper documentation allowing employment in Canada (Canadian Residency or Citizenship).
Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce free of discrimination, valuing diversity, and representing the people we serve at all job levels. We strongly encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, or 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
This is a casual position with pay starting from $17.06 per hour, plus the exciting incentives noted above. We can’t wait to meet our next team member. Apply today.