Personal Support Worker

Home Instead; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job training

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Opportunity to meet new people

Personal satisfaction

Job summary

Home Instead in Halifax, NS, is seeking dedicated caregivers to provide compassionate support to seniors in their community. As a caregiver, you will engage in meaningful activities, assist with daily tasks, and enhance the quality of life for aging adults. The position offers flexible scheduling with both full-time and part-time options, along with comprehensive training and health insurance. Join a team focused on making a real difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Having a vehicle with valid auto insurance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and engage in conversation with clients.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Remind clients about medications and appointments.
• Accompany clients to their appointments.
• Create a positive living environment to enhance clients' quality of life.
• Support clients with dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Assist with personal care and mobility.

Skills

Companionship and conversation

Light housekeeping tasks

Meal preparation

Medication reminders

Appointment reminders

Mobility assistance

Dementia and Alzheimer's support

Personal care

Palliative care

Job description

Want your work to truly matter? Home care could be the right fit 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: https://www.homeinstead.com/3008/home-care-jobs

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.