Personal Support Worker

Job summary

Provide companionship and compassionate in-home support to older adults, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and errands. Assist clients with appointments, dementia and Alzheimer's support, personal care, and mobility while helping maintain a safe and comfortable home.

Job details

Full-Time | Part-Time | Casual Home Instead - Tantallon, NS Make a Difference Every Day At Home Instead, our Caregivers help older adults remain safe, independent, and connected in the comfort of their own homes. Through companionship and compassionate care, you'll build meaningful relationships while making a real difference every day. Whether you're experienced or new to caregiving, we provide paid training, ongoing support, and opportunities for growth. Why Join Home Instead? Flexible scheduling Competitive pay Group health benefits Paid training and continuing education Work close to home Supportive office team Positive and rewarding work environment Responsibilities Companionship and conversation Meal preparation and light housekeeping Medication reminders and errands Accompanying clients to appointments Dementia and Alzheimer's support Personal care and mobility assistance Creating a safe and comfortable home environment What We're Looking For Caring, dependable, and compassionate individuals Strong communication skills Passion for helping seniors Fluent in English Valid driver's licence, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance are assets but not required. Home care is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone's life. If you're looking for a rewarding career, we'd love to meet you.

What you’ll do

Provide companionship and compassionate in-home support to older adults, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and errands. Assist clients with appointments, dementia and Alzheimer's support, personal care, and mobility while helping maintain a safe and comfortable home.

Requirements

Applicants should be caring, dependable, and compassionate, with strong communication skills and a passion for helping seniors. A valid driver's licence, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance are assets but are not required; paid training is available for new caregivers.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Group Health Benefits
• Paid Training
• Continuing Education
• Flexible Scheduling
• Supportive Office Team
• Positive Work Environment

Listed skills

• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Companionship
• Communication
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Medication Reminders
• Running Errands
• Appointment Accompaniment
• Dementia Support
• Alzheimer's Support
• Personal Care
• Mobility Assistance
• Creating a Safe Home Environment
• Compassion
• Dependability

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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