Personal Attendant

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Personal Attendant to join our Parkland At Home Limitedteam based in Bridgewater Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector Shannex offers opportunities for growth development and advancement. And at the end of every day you will know youve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program including excellent discounts for apparel restaurants technology fitness travel and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannexs Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Meeting clients personal needs according to an individualized plan of service
• References and communicates updates to individualized service plans
• Performs all care tasks assigned as part of daily job routines to meet client needs
• Assists client in completing personal care (including bathing mouth care etc.)
• Assists client in light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Assists client in attending mealtimes and provide cueing assistance when needed
• Completes basic laundry services for clients
• Assists clients in attending and participating in Recreational
• Accompanies clients to outside appointments (i.e. medical grooming shopping etc.) using an approved transportation method
• Adheres to recommendations made by Parkland at Home and nursing
• Ensures supplies and equipment are properly utilized
• Documents all completed care tasks assigned as part of daily job routines
• Documents and communicates all changes in clients health to the Parkland at Home office and if applicable nursing staff
• Ensures supply and equipment needs are properly communicated to the Parkland at Home office and if applicable nursing staff
• Clearly communicates expectations related to safety in the workplace
• Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures safe work practices and training provided

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement collaboration and accountability you bring:

• Graduate grade 12 or equivalent
• Previous experience working with the elderly in the greater community or seniors living
• Having the knowledge and ability to use computers and information technology to improve efficiency
• Experience with Dementia and Alzheimers considered an asset
• Proof of valid First Aid & CPR considered an asset
• Proof of valid of the Food Handlers Certification considered an asset
• Valid Drivers license an familiarity with vehicle maintenance practices required.
• Valid automobile insurance required.
• Passion for ensuring people are living their best life
• Positive attitude and enjoys working with the senior population
• Ability to work flexible hours are committed to your work responsibilities and can work independently
• An understanding that Personal Attendants work holidays and weekends; and work a variety of hours

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Type : Gig
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1