personal care aide - home care

Government of Canada; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public government organization in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia is looking for a personal care worker to provide assistance with daily living activities. Responsibilities include administering medications, preparing meals, and personal companionship. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 months of relevant experience and must hold CPR and First Aid certifications. Work must be performed on-site with no remote options available. This role promises a rewarding environment supporting individuals in need.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 months of experience in personal care services.
• Must hold a valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to assist clients with mobility and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to clients.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal care tasks.
• Prepare and serve meals while ensuring nutritional needs.

Skills

Administer bedside and personal care

Administer medications

Assist with bathing and personal hygiene

Provide companionship

Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CPR Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Various locations
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Administer medications
• Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Change non-sterile dressings
• Collect specimens
• Feed or assist in feeding
• Mend clothing and linens
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Benefits

• Parking available