Continuing Care Assistants/ PSW/ HCA/FTN- Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0 - Jobs in North Sydney

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Location: Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0Now hiring for Temporary Full timeTheKey is actively seeking reliable, compassionate, and empathetic professionals to join our team as caregivers. In this role, you #39;ll have the opportunity to deliver premium, in-home care to senior individuals, allowing them to safely and comfortably age in their own homes. Who We Are: TheKey is passionately committed to enabling seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. We strive to provide the highest level of care possible and believe that our caregivers are integral to accomplishing this mission. We equip our caregivers with the necessary resources and training to deliver exceptional care. What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary of $25/hr
• $500 Completion bonus
• Mileage Reimbursed
• 4% Vacation Pay
• Ongoing training and certifications
• Sleeping accommodations available for the days worked if coming from out of town to limit commute

What You Will Do: As a caregiver at TheKey, you will play a vital role in implementing personalized care plans that cater to the holistic needs of our clients. You will deliver outstanding care by assisting with various daily activities and managing the overall well-being of clients. Treating our clients like family is a core value at TheKey, and we encourage our caregivers to go above and beyond to improve their quality of life. Personal Support Workers (PSWs) primary responsibilities will be managing activities of daily living (ADLs) and maintaining clients #39; autonomy. Applicants of interest will work primarily with the elderly in autonomous, semi-autonomous, and total care conditions. Applicants of interest will primarily work with clients providing one-on-one support but may also be asked to provide floor duty support to senior care residences as well.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Assisting a client with their ADLs and IADLs
• Assisting with personal care, hygiene, and grooming Assisting with toileting, incontinence pads, emptying a catheter bag
• Assisting with ambulation, transfers, lifts, repositioning, and exercises
• Meal preparation, feeding, and encouragement with nutrition
• Medication reminders
• Companionship and engagement
• Light housekeeping
• Regular communication, documentation, and feedback
• Implementing TheKey’s Balanced Care Methodâ„¢

Who You Are: You are a compassionate professional with a profound desire to make a difference. Your dedication to enhancing the lives of seniors and commitment to service excellence sets you apart. Every day, you strive to impact positively on the lives of those you serve. Required Skills, Education, and Certifications:

• Past experience working with elderly clients (2-3 years)
• Caregiving Certification (CCA, PSW, PAB, HCA)-an asset
• Must have experience working with lifts
• Properly following the clients list of ADLs.
• Ability to directly communicate with our management team at the head office.
• Past experience working with elderly clients
• References from past employers or colleagues.
• Cooking (meal preparation)
• Must engage in daily activities and exercises
• Ability to pass a background check
• Must have driver #39;s license and reliable vehicle to commute

Preferred Skills, Education, and Certifications:

• 2 to 3 years of professional caregiving experience preferred
• CCA, PSW, PAB, HCA license or International Nurse certification or 5-10 years of professional caregiving experience strongly preferred
• CPR and First Aid

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reliably travel to client homes and office location(s)
• Ability to safely perform client transfers with weight-bearing requirements, contingent upon client condition and needs
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are not currently offering sponsorship, please only apply if you are located or eligible to work in Canada