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Join Our Team as a Personal Support Worker - Home Support!

Company: Comfort Keepers Halifax

Job Category: Healthcare

Location: Bedford, NS

Salary: $16.00 hourly

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Comfort Keepers Halifax is seeking dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Workers to provide essential home support services. In this rewarding role, you will assist clients in their daily activities, ensuring they receive the care and companionship they need to thrive in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene
• Encourage regular exercise, such as walking
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Assist with feeding
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship and personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience

Work Environment

• Non-smoking
• Remote location
• Rural and urban areas
• Various locations, working in employer's/client's home
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Qualifications

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate
• Personal Support Worker Certificate

Personal Suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility and initiative
• Judgment and organization
• Reliability and teamwork

Physical Requirements

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding tasks
• Weight handling between 45 and 100 kg (100-220 lbs)

Benefits

• Mileage paid
• Paid time off for volunteering or personal days

Inclusivity and Support

At Comfort Keepers Halifax, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide support for persons with disabilities, newcomers, veterans, Indigenous people, mature workers, and visible minorities. Our initiatives include mentorship programs, accessibility accommodations, and training to foster a welcoming environment for all.

Join Us!

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling career that makes a real difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply. Become a part of our compassionate team at Comfort Keepers Halifax and help us provide exceptional care to those in need!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.