Experienced Caregivers
2 months ago
Experienced**Join Our Passionate Team at Nurse Next Door - Where You Make a Difference**
Are you an experienced caregiver with a passion for improving the lives of seniors and vulnerable individuals? Nurse Next Door is looking for dedicated **Caregivers**, Continuing Care Assistants (**CCA**), Personal Support Workers (**PSW**), and Internationally Educated Nurses (**IEN**) to join our team in Kentville, Nova Scotia. If you are seeking flexible, part-time or casual work with ongoing shifts, this opportunity is perfect for you
**What We Offer**:
- **Competitive Pay**: + mileage reimbursement.
- **Flexible Scheduling**: Work on your terms with extended visit options (minimum 3 hours) in home settings, hospitals, or care facilities.
**Responsibilities**:
- Provide **personal care, meal preparation**, and **light housekeeping**.
- Offer **companionship** and support clients in engaging in daily activities and exercises.
- Assist with **mobility**, **medication reminders**, and daily living tasks, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for your clients.
**Qualifications We’re Looking For**:
- Experinced Caregiver.
- Experienced Caregiver with certification as a **CCA (Continuing Care Assistant)**, **PSW (Personal Support Worker)**, and **IEN (Internationally Educated Nurse).**:
- A valid **driver's license** and **reliable vehicle** to travel to client locations (preferred).
- **CPR certification** and a **Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Check** (preferred).
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently.
- Flexibility and reliability in providing compassionate care.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 - 48 per week
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
**Experience**:
- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person