Personal Support Worker

Home Instead; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is looking for compassionate Personal Support Workers to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors by providing essential non-medical services that allow them to age with dignity and care. With flexible schedules and opportunities for growth, this position is ideal for those who want to contribute positively to their community while enjoying personal satisfaction. If you have a heart for caregiving and want to join a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Job training

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Work close to home

Personal satisfaction

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required, and a vehicle is an asset.
• Skills in personal care and support for dementia and Alzheimer's patients are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation to enhance clients' quality of life.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation as needed.
• Support clients with medication reminders and accompany them to appointments.

Skills

Companionship and conversation

Light housekeeping tasks

Meal preparation

Medication reminders

Appointment reminders

Dementia support

Alzheimer's support

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Palliative care

Education

Fluency in written and spoken English

Job description

Join to apply for the Personal Support Worker role at Home Instead Senior Care Sioux Falls.

About the Role

Looking to make a difference every time you work? Then Home Care might be just the career for you!

HALIFAX, NS
The team at Home Instead has one goal in mind - to provide the best experience for our professional caregivers by providing flexible schedules, opportunities to grow your career further and rewarding work by enhancing the lives of aging adults in our community. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care, and compassion. If you're looking to make a difference and work with a team that’s here to support you, join us today!

As a Caregiver With Home Instead, You Will Receive:

• Job training - Initial and ongoing job training is provided, including specialized training opportunities.
• Flexible schedules - Shifts range from 3 to 12 hours long and occur on a weekly ongoing basis.
• Health insurance - Group medical benefits are available with employer contributions.
• Work close to home - Serve seniors in your own community.
• New friends - Caregiving gives you the opportunity to meet new people and develop meaningful relationships.
• Personal satisfaction - Your job will make a difference in someone's life.

Skills

While the exact services you deliver will depend on your skills, personality, and the needs of our clients, potential duties include:

• Companionship and conversation.
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Medication and appointment reminders.
• Accompanying clients to appointments.
• Contributing to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life.
• Dementia and Alzheimer's support.
• Personal Care.
• Mobility assistance.
• Palliative Care.

Requirements Of The Position

• Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Own vehicle with valid auto insurance is not required but is considered an asset.

Job type: Full-time, Part-time, Casual.

To find out more, visit the careers page of our website here: Home Instead Careers.

Learn how a career with us can be much more than just a job.

Each Home Instead office is an independently owned and operated franchise of Home Instead, Inc., an Honor Company.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services