Personal support worker – home support

Comfort Keepers Halifax based in Bedford, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Personal support worker – home support who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Comfort Keepers Halifax
Position: Personal support worker – home support
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $16.00 hourly / 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Bedford, NS

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Hiring: Personal support worker – home support

Job Description

  • The candidate must provide bedside and personal care.
  • The candidate must administer medications.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist clients with bathing and other personal hygiene tasks.
  • The candidate will be expected to assist in regular exercise, such as walking.
  • The candidate will be expected to take full responsibility for the household (in absence of householder).
  • The candidate must change non-sterile dressings.
  • The candidate will have to feed or assist with feeding.
  • The candidate will be expected to launder clothing and household linens.
  • The candidate must perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
  • The candidate must provide companionship.
  • The candidate must provide personal care.
  • The candidate must go shopping for food and household supplies.
  • The candidate will be expected to prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must have a CPR certificate, a First Aid Certificate, a Health Care Aide Certificate, and a Personal Support Worker Certificate.
  • The candidate must be able to handle weights ranging from 45 to 60 kg (100-132 lbs) and 81 to 100 kg (177-220 lbs).
  • The candidate must be punctual.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

  • The work environment is smoke-free.

Work setting

  • The candidate must be willing to work in a remote location.
  • The candidate must work in both rural and urban areas.
  • The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
  • The candidate will be required to work in the employer’s or client’s home.
  • The candidate’s relocation expenses will not be covered by the employer.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • The candidate must have prior experience caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease, adults, the elderly, females, males, children over the age of 12, people with disabilities, people with intellectual disabilities, people with mental health disabilities, people with physical disabilities, and people who are terminally ill

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must be bondable.
  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal record check, driving licence validity check, driving record check (abstract), and vulnerable sector check.
  • The candidate must provide valid reference information.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
  • The candidate must be willing to travel.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

  • Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
  • In addition to the Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

ckhfxhr@proton.me

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
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