Caregiver

Nurse Next Door; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $17–$20/hour

Fantastic benefits package

24/7 support center

In-home care with private clients

Job summary

Nurse Next Door is seeking caregivers to provide in-home care across Halifax, delivering compassionate support to seniors and families. You will assist with daily living activities, ensure safety, and uphold our Happier Aging promise while building trusted relationships with clients and teams.

The role offers flexible scheduling, 24/7 client support, and a competitive hourly rate of $17.00 to $20.00, with benefits for 30+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• Background or Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search
• Negative TB test
• Proof of education
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Creates Happier Aging experiences and client focused care in home and community settings
• Delivers on our Brand Promise by owning the client’s experience and bringing peace of mind to families
• Assists clients with activities of daily living: meal prep, personal care, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, transportation
• Meets safety standards, uses equipment safely and accurately
• Provides premium care to clients and families
• Reviews the care plan before visits and completes records accurately

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Education proof

Job description

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

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 toeveryone: 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
• $17.00 to $20.00 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

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
• Assists clients with activities of daily living: healthy meal preparation, personal care, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, transportation, etc.
• Meets safety standards, using equipment safely and accurately
• Provides premium care approach to clients and their family members
• Reviews the care plan prior to beginning a visit, completing records accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested
• Engages in open communication with your Care Designer and scheduling team when opportunities to elevate your client’s experience and care are identified
• Updates availability and time off requests (as per stated expectations) with HR/CD to ensure continuity of care for your client

Requirements:

• Background or Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
• Negative TB test (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
• Proof of education
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• We provide care 24/7, so visits may be scheduled early morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight to meet our clients’ needs
• Valid driver’s license is not required but preferred

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.

start your career right

We pay you what you’re worth, and then some. We review compensation throughout the year to pay top of market so you are well taken care of for the contribution you make.

Training and Support Network

Hands-on training, mentorship and continued access to online learning help set you up for success. We also provide mentoring to support the development of self-led leaders.

Caregiving as a Career

We believe in Caregiving as a Career, and in providing both growth opportunities and a culture in which you thrive and love coming to work.

A Culture of Bold Kindness

At Nurse Next Door, we are kind and care about each other. We give 110% to everything we do. We’re not afraid to speak our mind or make mistakes. We believe everyone’s contribution matters.