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Daily Living Assistant
6 hours ago
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 Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access 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 events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition 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 assignment
- Assist with client's special needs e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter care
- Assist in restorative care activities e.g. walking program, range of motion exercises
- Participates in and receives report daily. Plans and organizes daily work assignments; prioritizes the specific needs of the clients
- Monitors 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 provided
- Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per facility policies
- Assists in the provision of social, spiritual, and intellectual activities for residents
- Cleans resident rooms, server and household common areas
- Administers 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 guidelines
- Completing all duties in a way which is consistent with Shannex's Philosophy of Service: Your life. Your choice. Your Home
- Communicates 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 completion
- Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Course or Personal Support Worker
- Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification is required
- Basic Food Safety /Food Handlers Course is considered an asset
- Completed Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementia Care Course is considered an asset
- Completed Palliative Care Course is considered an asset
- Previous experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment is considered an asset
- Ability 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.
