Daily Living Assistant

Job summary

Assist residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, specialized care needs, mobility, meals, and restorative activities. Monitor resident safety and health, document care, administer assigned medications, maintain clean living areas, and communicate relevant updates to supervisors.

Job details

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 Daily Living Assistant to join our Parkland Clayton Park team based in Halifax, 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 you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional Benefits Include Approximate hourly wage: $21.65 - $22.93 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 Shannex’s 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 Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment Assist with client’s special needs e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter care. Assist in restorative care activitiesg. walking program, range of motion exercises. Participates in and receives report daily. Plans and organizes daily work assignments; prioritizes the specific needs of the clients. Monitors clients assessed for at risk behaviors (exploring, falls, choking, etc.) and intervenes appropriately when necessary. Completes required documentation of work e.g. Daily Care Flow Sheet. Communicates with the CSC if there is a noted change in the health status of the client e.g. decreases in appetite, increase in confusion, physical weakness, etc. Ensures resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided. Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per facility policies. Assists in the provision of social, spiritual, and intellectual activities for residents. Cleans resident rooms, server and household common areas Administers resident medications as assigned under the direction of the Resident Services Coordinator/Manager and in accordance with Physician orders following all medication management policies and guidelines Completing all duties in a way which is consistent with Shannex’s Philosophy of Service: Your life. Your choice. Your Home Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervior About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: High School / GED completion Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Course or Personal Support Worker Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification is required Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment. Basic Food Safety /Food Handlers Course is considered an asset Completed Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia Care Course is considered an asset Completed Palliative Care Course is considered an asset Previous experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment is considered an asset Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays

What you’ll do

Assist residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, specialized care needs, mobility, meals, and restorative activities. Monitor resident safety and health, document care, administer assigned medications, maintain clean living areas, and communicate relevant updates to supervisors.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and completion of a Continuing Care Assistant course or Personal Support Worker qualification are required, along with current CPR and Emergency First Aid certification. Candidates must obtain the required criminal record checks and be available for flexible shifts; food safety, dementia care, palliative care, and relevant senior-care experience are assets.

Benefits

• Free Onsite Parking
• Employee Discounts
• Continuing Education And Training
• Growth And Advancement Opportunities
• Recognition And Rewards

Listed skills

• Personal Care · Preferred
• Mobility assistance · Preferred
• Care Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Bathing And Dressing Assistance
• Oral And Skin Care
• Meal Assistance
• Mobility Assistance
• Specialized Care
• Restorative Care
• Resident Monitoring
• Care Documentation
• Health Status Reporting
• Medication Administration
• Infection Control
• Resident Safety
• Communication
• Flexible Scheduling
• Dementia Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Security & Safety

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