Home Health Care Support Worker

16 hours ago


Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses) Full time
Job Overview

VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Home Health Care Support Worker to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

About the Role:

  • This permanent position involves providing high-quality care and support to individuals in their homes, focusing on assisting with daily living activities and maintaining independence.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for supplying and emptying bed pans, serving meal trays, weighing, lifting, turning, and positioning patients, making beds, maintaining inventory of supplies, bathing, dressing, and grooming patients, and administering first aid when necessary.
  • A valid Continuing Care Assistant Certification, First Aid Certificate, and CPR Certificate are required.

Work Environment:

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills. They will be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional care and services to clients.

Requirements:

  • Diploma or equivalent from a recognized program.
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations an asset.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year (dependent on location).
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, and pension plan.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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