Daily Living Assistant

Shannex Incorporated; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks program discounts

Centre of Excellence training

Opportunities for sector innovation

Recognition and rewards for service

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is looking for a Daily Living Assistant to support residents with hygiene and daily living activities in the Parkland Clayton Park community.

You will assist with meals, mobility, and personal care, document care flow, monitor safety, and participate in daily shift reporting. The role requires flexibility across days, nights, weekends and holidays, and a commitment to safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School or GED completed as a minimum requirement.
• CCA or Personal Support Worker certification/diploma completed.
• CPR and Emergency First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals and mobility.
• Assist with special needs such as eye care, colostomy and catheter care.
• Participate in restorative activities and walking programs; plan and organize daily assignments.
• Monitor residents for at risk behaviours and intervene as needed.
• Complete documentation such as the Daily Care Flow Sheet and report changes to supervisors.
• Ensure safety by following procedures and infection control practices.
• Support social, spiritual and intellectual activities for residents.
• Assist in medication administration as assigned under supervision according to physician orders.

Education

High School / GED

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Course or Personal Support Worker

CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™. We are searching for a Daily Living Assistant to join our Parkland Clayton Park team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

Additional Benefits Include

• Approximate hourly wage: $21.65 - $22.93
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment
• Assist with client’s special needs e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter care.
• Assist in restorative care activitiesg. walking program, range of motion exercises.
• Participates in and receives report daily. Plans and organizes daily work assignments; prioritizes the specific needs of the clients.
• Monitors clients assessed for at risk behaviors (exploring, falls, choking, etc.) and intervenes appropriately when necessary.
• Completes required documentation of work e.g. Daily Care Flow Sheet.
• Communicates with the CSC if there is a noted change in the health status of the client e.g. decreases in appetite, increase in confusion, physical weakness, etc.
• Ensures resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided.
• Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per facility policies.
• Assists in the provision of social, spiritual, and intellectual activities for residents.
• Cleans resident rooms, server and household common areas
• Administers resident medications as assigned under the direction of the Resident Services Coordinator/Manager and in accordance with Physician orders following all medication management policies and guidelines
• Completing all duties in a way which is consistent with Shannex’s Philosophy of Service: Your life. Your choice. Your Home
• Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervior

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• High School / GED completion
• Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Course or Personal Support Worker
• Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification is required
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.
• Basic Food Safety /Food Handlers Course is considered an asset
• Completed Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia Care Course is considered an asset
• Completed Palliative Care Course is considered an asset
• Previous experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment is considered an asset
• Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays