05/25/2026
𝐁𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲’𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦! 🌻
At hospice, every role is just as important in helping us provide comfort, dignity, and care to the residents and families we serve. Our housekeeping staff play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that truly feels like home.
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫
𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐞: $𝟐𝟐/𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: 𝟏𝟓 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤
We’re looking for someone who is dependable, caring, and takes pride in their work. If you enjoy making a difference behind the scenes and being part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
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𝟏. 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
In accordance with Hospice plans and policies, the Housekeeping position will work in tandem to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment at the Hospice House.
The Housekeeper must ensure on-going competency and a commitment to continuous quality improvement in completing all duties and responsibilities as detailed in this job description, in accordance with all Hospice policies and approved plans.
𝟐. 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
• Provides housekeeping services in a caring and sensitive manner that respects the privacy and dignity of patients and loved ones and at the Hospice Shoppe.
• Accommodates any reasonable request involving housekeeping.
• Stocks supplies as needed on all floors
• Maintains confidentiality of patient/family and Hospice information.
𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 – 𝟕𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞
• Collects garbage from each patient room, common space and offices.
• Dusting, sweeping, and mopping of patient rooms and bathrooms.
• Dusting, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces in common areas, staff bathrooms, medication room, nursing station, tub room, dirty utility room, storage room, and family kitchen.
• Terminal room clean when required – clean all room except furniture and equipment. This includes sanitizing the room and bathroom, washing ½ way up the wall, and wiping down all trim and doors.
𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 – 𝟏𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞
• Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping all areas.
• Dusting furniture in common spaces.
• Sanitizing family dining room.
• Mopping kitchen.
𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝟏𝟓 % 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞
• Maintain clean floors, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping
• Dust and sanitize surfaces
• Clean and sanitize washroom
• Clean glass surfaces
𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞
• Monthly cleaning of walls, windows, doors, and trim with assistance from the Maintenance Coordinator and other designated staff.
• Hotel – 3rd floor – cleaning of room and linens after family stay.
• These job duties are only the basic and prime duties of the job; related and allied duties will be assigned from time to time as they become necessary to the effective operations of Bobby’s Hospice.
𝟑. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
Observes and practices safe work habits.
Informs the Maintenance Coordinator of any maintenance issues.
Maintains positive team interactions.
Positively represents Hospice to the community.
Takes part in any education provided.
Respects and abides by all Hospice policies, plans, and decisions.
Works in full cooperation with Hospice staff and abides by all management decisions.
𝟒. 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝:
The Housekeeper must demonstrate ongoing competency and a commitment to continuous quality improvement in completing all duties and responsibilities as detailed in this job description. In order to do so, the incumbent should possess the following:
Grade 12 education or equivalent.
Experience in laundry and housekeeping duties, preferably in a healthcare facility.
Mature, responsible individual with a strong desire to support the work of Hospice Greater Saint John and become a dedicated staff team member.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Access to reliable transportation
A warm, compassionate, positive, and caring attitude.
Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision and to participate as a fully cooperative team member.
Organized and capable of operating related equipment.
Physically able to perform the duties of the position – ability to climb stairs, climb ladders not higher than three feet off the ground, lift at least 30 pounds, ability to reach above head.
Respects and abides by all Hospice policies, plans, and decisions.
Police check and references required.
WHMIS – provided by employer annually.
FA/CPR – provided by employer.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• Achievement Orientation – an ability to take initiative coupled with a strong desire to succeed.
• Project management skills – an ability to effectively apply project management tools, skills and knowledge to successfully complete projects within the designated time period and according to project commitments.
Decision-making
The Housekeeper organizes daily tasks on an ongoing basis.
Language
Operates primarily in the English language.
How can you apply?
- Submit your application online -->https://hospicesj.ca/our-organization/careers
- Drop a resume off to Bobby's Hospice - 385 Dufferin Row Monday-Friday between 8:00AM-4:00PM.
