CAREGIVER

Nurse Next Door; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door is seeking compassionate caregivers in Brantford, Ontario. This role involves creating happier aging experiences for clients through personalized care in their homes. Ideal candidates will have completed a Personal Support Worker Program and have a passion for providing support and companionship to clients in need.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits package

24/7 support center

Qualifications

• 1 year previous caregiving experience required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Create client-focused care experiences in home settings.
• Provide companionship and personal care to clients.
• Execute the client’s care plan as outlined.

Skills

Communication

Companionship

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Education

Successful Completion of Personal Support Worker Program

Proof of Health Care Certification

Job description

A Career with Purpose and Heart

YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.

Happier Aging Philosophy

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.

Caregiving as a Career

We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

What We Offer

• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
• $18.00 To $22.00 per hour
• Fantastic benefits package (30+ hours worked per week)
• 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
• 24/7 assistance related to client care
• In home care with private clients.
• No union dues
  
  

Responsibilities And Duties

• Creates Happier Aging experiences and client-focused care in home and community settings.
• Delivers on our brand Promise by owning the client’s experience, ensuring that you do whatever it takes to bring peace of mind to our clients and their families.
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
• Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care
• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
• Engage in open communication with your Care Designer when opportunities to elevate your client’s experience and care are identified.
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
• Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
• Meets safety standards, using equipment safely and accurately
• Provides premium care approach to clients and their family members.
• Respond to the Care Services Center ( CSC) Team regarding scheduling inquiries and updates within the agreed upon timeline .
• Updates availability and time off requests (as per stated expectations) with CD to ensure continuity of care for your client .
• Service the Brantford and surrounding areas .
• Looking for all visit times (700-1500, 1500-2300, 2300-700) weekdays and weekends.
  
  

Requirements

• 1 year previous caregiving experience.
• Successful Completion of Personal Support Worker Program .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills .
• Proof of Health Care Certification .
• Background or Criminal Record Check with a vulnerable sector ( updated every 2 years for continued employment )
• Must be able to legally work in Canada to apply for this position.
• Valid driver’s license is required
• First Aid and CPR required .
• We provide care 24/7 , so visits may be scheduled early morning , afternoon , or evening to meet our client’s needs .
• Any second language is considered an asset .
• Two positive professional references .
• Apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemFjeHhNcWA__LUdZBkXEIomX-EVX0VJ1iHYCbhTT76W8SkA/viewform?usp=sharing
  
  

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.