Nakile Home for Special Care
Long-Term Care Assistant
in Argyle, NS
Posted 201 days ago
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Competition Number:
LongTermCare-Casual-1109CB
Company Website:
https://nakilehome.com/
Relief / Casual
Experienced
Nakile Home for Special Care
Long-Term Care Assistant
Casual Position
Nakile is a 48-bed long-term care facility located in the Municipality of Argyle, just 22 km from Yarmouth. We highly value our home-like atmosphere and have been recognized as a healthy workplace. We are seeking a part-time weekend Long-Term Care Assistant (Nursing) with a genuine interest in working with the elderly to join our team.
Qualifications include:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Courses in Dementia Support an asset
- Courses in communication an asset
- Previous experience working with the elderly or disabled population an asset
Duties include:
- Foster a home-like environment
- Attend report
- Supervise Main Lounge/ corridor areas
- Prepare residents for meals
- Assist with feeding meals
- Tidy resident rooms
- Set up snack carts and serve snacks to residents
- Redirect, intervene, and settle disruptive behaviors.
- Spend time with residents offering one-on-one or in small groups
- Answer call bells, assist whenever possible
- Assist nursing staff using transfer lifts (ceiling and portable) whenever needed
- Assist nursing staff with resident's personal care
- Prepare activities based on resident needs: puzzles, fold laundry, coloring, sensory items
- Set up TV programs or music for residents in their rooms
- Take residents outside for a walk or supervise outdoor patio time
We offer:
- Comprehensive orientation
- Work environment where teamwork and individual contributions are value
- Opportunities for continued education
- Comprehensive benefit package (pension plan, benefit plan)
Work Requirements:
- Work location- Argyle, NS
- 8-hour shifts
- Schedule will include Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
- Casuals are recommended to work a minimum of one weekend a month
- Positions available include Casual
Compensation:
- Long-Term Care Assistant rate of pay
- Casual positions available
Interested applicants may submit a resume to Deanna dEntremont, Director Of Care, [email protected], 902-643-2707