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? Location of work:
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Work location: Private residence
Job Description:
This position involves providing permanent full-time personal support to a 40-year-old male individual with significant physical disabilities in a private home setting in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
The individual requires intensive physical assistance due to advanced mobility limitations (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) and complex medical needs, including tracheostomy care.
The role requires working 12-hour day and night rotations and availability for on-call responsibilities and irregular scheduling to ensure continuity of care. The successful candidate must demonstrate responsibility and theability to respond calmly in situations requiring immediate assistance.
Job Duties:
Provide personal care assistance including bathing, dressing, and grooming
Assist with safe transfers, repositioning, and mobility support
Operate and assist with patient lifting and transfer equipment
Assist with feeding and meal preparation
Assist with medication handling and administration as directed
Provide support related to tracheostomy care
Monitor health condition and report changes
Perform light housekeeping related to client care
Maintain a safe and clean home environment
Provide respectful companionship and emotional support
Employment Requirements:
Secondary school diploma
Minimum 1 year of previous caregiving experience
Fluent English (spoken, written, reading and listening comprehension required)
Experience providing care to individuals with significant physical disabilities
Candidates must provide employment references confirming relevant caregiving experience
Experience supporting individuals with tracheostomy needs is preferred
Experience operating patient lifting and transfer equipment and be able to safely transfer patients
Experience assisting with medication handling
Ability to prioritize this position as primary employment
Availability for 12-hour day and night shifts
Availability for on-call responsibilities
Ability to work irregular schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work independently and responsibly
First Aid and CPR certification is an asset
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be able to reliably commute to the work location in Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Specific on-site training will be provided
Wage and Benefits:
$27.33 per hour
Shift differential: Additional $2.35 per hour for applicable shifts
Weekend premium: Additional $2.35 per hour for hours worked between 00:00 Friday and 08:00 Monday
Holiday pay: 1.5 times regular rate per Provincial Statutory Holiday
On-call pay: $81.99 per on-call shift
Unscheduled overtime: 1.5 times regular rate
Vacation pay: 4% added biweekly
? Contact Information:
Please send your resume by email: lyle.caregivers@outlook.com