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