Responsibilities:
· Provide personal care to residents such as: bathing, dressing, aid in ambulation, etc.
· Perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, assisting with meals, cleaning of the dining room after each meal, as well as the general tidying of resident rooms on a daily basis.
· Provide companionship to residents
· Other duties as required
Qualifications:
· Experience as a Personal Care Worker and the ability to perform the physical duties of a PCW
· Experience with Dementia care
· First Aid and CPR certificates
· Ability to relate to elderly persons, showing courtesy, compassion and understanding
· Shifts vary - must be flexible and reliable
· Strong communication and listening skills
· Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
** Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)