Continuing Care Assistant

Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living for elderly individuals in various settings such as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or private residences.
- Assist with personal care tasks including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Administer medication reminders and assist with medication management.
- Monitor and report changes in clients' health or behavior to the appropriate medical professionals.
- Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding if needed.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Follow care plans and instructions provided by healthcare professionals.

Experience:
- Previous experience in caregiving or related fields such as assisted living, senior care, dementia care, nursing home, or home care is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of basic caregiving techniques and principles.
- Familiarity with common medical conditions affecting the elderly population.
- Ability to provide compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to adapt to different environments and work well in a team.

Please note that this position may require heavy lifting and physical exertion. It is important for applicants to be physically capable of performing these tasks.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to seniors and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply. Join our team of dedicated caregivers today!

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Relocate:

• New Glasgow, NS: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person