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Home Support Aide (HSA) - Part-time 0.75

Stellarton, NS
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Part time
  • Permanent job

  • Published since 3 day(s)
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible



Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.75 FTE)
Program Name: Home Support
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSGEU
On-Call: No
Area of Work: Pictou County
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

Looking for a career in health care that provides you with an opportunity to make a difference in your community?

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Our\u00A0Home Support Aides (HSAs)\u00A0provide homemaking services to clients in homes across Nova Scotia. Our HSAs collaborate with members of the health care team to meet individuals' needs to sustain an optimal level of independence and well-being.
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Come for the job, stay for the chance to make a real difference. Join our Home Support Team Today!

What we offer:
  • \u00A0Competitive salaries
  • \u00A0Travel time and kilometer compensation
  • \u00A0Comprehensive orientation program
  • \u00A0Opportunity to use your skills to help people
  • \u00A0SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
  • \u00A0The opportunity to make a difference in your community
  • \u00A0Work with an organization that is over 120 years strong
What you'll do:
  • \u00A0Perform light housekeeping for clients in their home, including cleaning living areas, vacuuming, mopping floors, laundry, dishwashing, and more
  • \u00A0Plan, prepare and serve meals
  • \u00A0Provide companionship and develop professional relationships with clients
  • \u00A0Assist with walking and stabilization
  • \u00A0Communicate with members of the health team regarding the client's homemaking, physical, and emotional needs to assist with the development of the client care plan
  • \u00A0Complete environmental risk assessments
  • \u00A0Maintain focus of client independence, health status, safety, and quality of life
What we need from you:
  • \u00A0A high school diploma or equivalent is required
  • \u00A0Current CPR and First Aid certification is required
  • \u00A0Safe Food Handler and WHIMIS certification is required
  • \u00A0Experience working with seniors and persons with disabilities preferred
  • \u00A0Experience working for a professional cleaning services organization preferred
  • \u00A0Customer service experience preferred
  • \u00A0Experience working with people from different social and economic environments preferred
  • \u00A0A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
  • \u00A0A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check is required. A Vulnerable Sector Search may also be required
  • \u00A0Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • \u00A0Willingness to travel within the sites service area

About us:
VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal, and social support to people who want to\u00A0live every day to the fullest\u00A0while remaining in their own homes and communities

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.
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Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates. \u00A0
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Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: House Keeping, Housekeeper, cleaner, cook, companion, homemaking, home care, home helper

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