Daily Living Assistant

3 days ago

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Full time


Job Description

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 At The Lakes 2 team based in Dartmouth, 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:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramLife, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planRRSP program (5% employer matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parkingAccess 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 eventsAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition 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 assignmentAssist with client's special needs e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter careAssist in restorative care activities e.g. walking program, range of motion exercisesParticipates in and receives report daily. Plans and organizes daily work assignments; prioritizes the specific needs of the clientsMonitors 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 providedFollows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per facility policiesAssists in the provision of social, spiritual, and intellectual activities for residentsCleans resident rooms, server and household common areasAdministers 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 guidelinesCompleting all duties in a way which is consistent with Shannex's Philosophy of Service: Your life. Your choice. Your HomeCommunicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

High School / GED completionContinuing Care Assistant (CCA) Course or Personal Support WorkerCurrent CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification is required Basic Food Safety /Food Handlers Course is considered an assetCompleted Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementia Care Course is considered an assetCompleted Palliative Care Course is considered an assetPrevious experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment is considered an assetAbility to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization.  Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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