Job Description
If you pride yourself on being compassionate, honest, professional, and confident, consider an exciting and rewarding career with Shannex. Our communities offer more than just a place to work; they welcome and celebrate great people who inspire meaningful connections toward a Better Life.

We are looking for a dishwasher for our Parkland Saint John-CCarleton Hall team in Saint John, New Brunswick.
Meaningful Benefits
You’ll be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work, and visit. As an established and respected healthcare organization, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. And at the end of every day, you’ll know you’ve made a measurable difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional benefits include
- Estimated hourly wage: $15.35–$15.65 • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plan (to which you are immediately entitled upon employment), including employee and family assistance programs
- Life, travel, and other insurance
- Access FREE 24/7 virtual healthcare through a group health plan
- RRSP program (5% match between employers
- Holiday accrual (starts immediately)
- Free parking on site Access thousands of benefits and discount stores through our WorkPerks program, including great discounts on apparel, dining, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sporting and entertainment events.
- Access to training and further education through the Shannex Center of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of innovation initiatives and continuous improvement of the sector;
- Recognition and reward for excellent service and safety
About the Opportunity
- Process all dishes and maintain the hygiene of the dishwasher, kitchen equipment, and sink in accordance with established cleaning guidelines.
- Return clean dishes to appropriate storage areas for use by Culinary Services staff;
- Transport tables to dining rooms and eating areas as necessary;
- Maintain a standard level of cleanliness in the kitchen and utility room;
- Any other duties assigned
About you
In addition to attaching great importance to continuous improvement, collaboration, and responsibility, you bring:
- High school diploma or GED;
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays;
- Ability to complete a clear criminal background check at the time of hire;
- CPR and First Aid certification and/or a basic food safety or food handling course would be a plus;
- Previous experience working with seniors in a retirement or long-term care setting would be an advantage.
About Us
It all started in 1988, when our founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. Over the past three decades, Shannex has grown into a trusted provider of housing, services, and care for seniors in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.
Our superior services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive and fulfilling work environment. The voice matters.