Careers

Position: Casual LPN

 

Description:

 

Supporting our interdisciplinary team of Palliative Care professionals, the LPN will focus on direct patient care including the administration of prescribed medication(s), following detailed patient care-plans and creating a compassionate and comforting care environment. LPN’s are required to complete all necessary patient care charts and documents and contribute to the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the clinical environment. Bobby’s hospice is open to friends and family and supported by numerous volunteers, therefore the successful candidate must be able to work well with others and capable of building strong relationships.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Provide comprehensive daily patient care in accordance with established standards
• Administer medications safely and accurately
• Transcribe and implement physician orders
• Ensure adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors

 

Qualifications:

 

• Trained and Certified RN/LPN available for days, nights, etc.
• Willing to expand your palliative care education
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Exceptional communication skills and professionalism
• Familiarity working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Knowledge of the Not-for-Profit sector
• Able to stand for extended periods of time and work under stressful conditions
• Able to display compassion, empathy and be task-driven and focused
• Able to pivot and prioritize effectively
• Excellent organizational skills

Position Title:                Housekeeper

Reports to:                    Corporate Services Manager  

Position Classification:    Part-Time Staff – 15 hours/week

Position location:            Saint John, NB

Annual Salary:                $22.00/hour  

Date prepared/revised:   May 22, 2026

 

 

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 – 2^nd 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 – 1^st 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 – 3^rd 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.