Caregiver / Companion

Nurse Next Door; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Nurse Next Door seeks compassionate caregivers to support clients in home and community settings. Emphasizing Happier Aging, this role offers flexibility, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth. Join a mission-driven team that values personal growth and community impact.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Benefits package for 24+ hours worked

Growth and career development

Qualifications

• 2 years previous caregiving experience desired.
• Exceptional communication skills required.
• Valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities including meal preparation and personal care.
• Execute care plans designed by Care Designers.
• Meet safety needs of clients and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Compassion

Patience

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.

Are You Looking For

• Control over your work / life balance
• Flexible working hours (minimum 12 hours – maximum 35 hours) that fit into your schedule
• Longer visits with clients to enable delivery of care (2-3 hours rather than 30-45 minutes)
• A great team environment
• Competitive compensation
• A career that truly helps our community and makes a difference
  
  

We Are Looking For Exceptional Team Members Who Are

• Honest and reliable
• Great communicators and an even better listener
• Competent at making decisions, demonstrates initiative and common sense
• Cool and calm under pressure
• Compassionate and patient
• Able to problem solve
  
  

What We Offer

• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
• Flexibility in hours and scheduling to match your lifestyle needs
• Compensation: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour
• Benefits package (24+ hours worked per week)
• Growth and career development
• 24/7 assistance related to client care
  
  

Responsibilities And Duties

• Passion for delivering Happier Aging and client focused care in home and community settings
• Assisting clients with activities of daily living: meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, personal care
• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
• Reviewing progress notes prior to a visit, completing records and documentation accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested.
• Service the Sunshine Coast area
• Visit times (7am – 8pm) weekdays and weekends
  
  

Requirements

• 2 years previous caregiving experience
• Exception communication skills (written and verbal)
• Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to legally work in BC, Canada to apply for this position
• Valid driver’s license
  
  

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.