Care Assistant

3 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada Dr. Nina Woulff, Psychologist & Associates Full time

**Exercise/Recreation/Education Assistant for Disabled Young Adult**

This position is rigorous, interesting, and unique. The job integrates elements of Physical, Occupational and Recreation Therapy and Educational support.

The articulate and engaging client uses a manual wheelchair for mobility and is currently a post-secondary education student.

This job includes: physical exercises to promote strength, flexibility, coordination, and independence
- a swimming program
- wheelchair skills
- computer skills
- assistance with personal care
- recreational activities
- assisting with transfers
- education assistance (note-taking, document organization, etc)
- financial management assistance
- driving client to and from his college (vehicle provided)

Training and ongoing consultation will be provided.

**Location**: The location of the position is a home located about 4 minutes (by car or bus) from the Armdale Rotary in Halifax.

**Hours**:(37 hours per week daytime hours)

**Applicants must be available for the position for at least one year. Applicants need to have flexible daytime hours.**

**Pay**:$21-25/Hour ($777-$925 weekly)

**Qualifications**: - Excellent physical strength and health (young man weighs 133 pounds and requires assistance with all transfers, lifting, and his exercise program)
- College diploma or current undergraduate university degree or current university student
- comfortable with assisting in personal care (dressing, toileting)
- creativity and problem-solving, patience
- ability to incorporate feedback into program
- skilled in computer usage
- punctuality

**Required**:

- Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizen
- current resident of Halifax Regional Municipality
- Criminal Record and Vulnerable sector check and Child Abuse Register
- valid Driver's License and driving record
- first aid (CPR stand level C)
- previous work experience with physically disabled is an asset but not required

**Salary**: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you currently live in Halifax Regional Municipality?
- How many years have you worked with physically disabled clients?

Licence/Certification:

- Canadian Driver's Licence (required)

Work Location: One location



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