Behavioural Support Worker
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Behavioural Support Worker
Behavioural Support Program - Support Staff
Nakile Home for Special Care in Argyle and Bay Side Home in Barrington have partnered in a temporary (year-to-year), pilot project to provide dedicated behavioural support resources at both long-term care facilities. This pilot project provides holistic, person-centered supports for individuals experiencing responsive behaviors for reasons not limited to dementia. Supports may include mental health approaches, recreational therapy, one-on-one or group activities. We are seeking one temporary full-time Behavioural Support Team Staff member.
Behavioural Support Staff (1 position)
Hours/Term: Temporary, Full-Time, 40 hours/week, approximately 6 months, starting
October 16, 2026, Typically, Monday-Friday shifts
Responsibilities: Implementation of Behavioural Support activities and programs based on the needs of the individual, collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team, Behavioural Support Consultant, resident families, and the Behavioral Support staff at the partner facility.
Qualifications: Training/experience in long-term care or mental health (CCA, Human Services, Mental Health Recovery and Promotion, Therapeutic Recreation) Education in mental health, dementia, or responsive behaviours are considered an asset.
Additional training will be provided.
Rate of pay: $24.10/hour plus benefits. (Currently Undergoing Review)
Location: Nakile Home for Special Care, Argyle, Nova Scotia
Closing Date: October 5, 2026
To apply: Please send resume by September 09, 2026, to:
Paula Hatfield, Administrator, Bay Side Home
