Personal support worker - home support

Posted by Comfort Keeprs Halifax · Halifax - NS, Nova Scotia

Expires in 11 days Nursing
Vacancies
5
Job category
Posted
May 19, 2026
Expires in
11 days
Job ID
20260519-192056

Job description

Salary:- 17.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week

Job Type:- Ful Type Permanent

Total no of vacancies: - 5 

Start Date:- ASAP

 Languages:- English

Education:- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience:- 1 year to less than 2 years

Work location: - On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

 Work Schedule: - Early morning, Evening, Shift, Flexible hours, Morning, Night, On call, To be determined, Day, Weekend, Overtime required, Overtime available

Work site environment: - Non-smoking

Work setting: - Remote location, Rural area, Urban area, Work in employer's/client's home

 Tasks: - 

  • Administer bedside and personal care
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Change non-sterile dressings
  • Feed or assist in feeding
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals

 

Credentials: - CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate

 

Target audience: - 

  • Persons with physical disabilities
  • Terminally ill
  • Elderly
  • Females
  • Males
  • Over 12 years
  • Persons with a disability
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  •  Persons with Alzheimer's disease

 

Security and safety: - Criminal record check, Vulnerable sector check

 Transportation/travel information: - Willing to travel

 Work conditions and physical capabilities: - 

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

 Weight handling: - Up to 23 kg (50 lbs), Up to 45 kg (100 lbs), Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs), Between 61 and 80 kg (133-176 lbs)

Personal suitability: - Punctuality, Client focus, Organized 

Benefits: - Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Apply by email: - ckhfxns@gmail.com

How-to-apply instructions: - Here is what you must include in your application:

  • Copy of portfolio or relevant work examples
  • Please answer the following questions when applying:
    • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
    • Do you have experience working in this field?

 

Note- preference will be given to the candidates who has worked with Persons with mental health disabilities or Persons with Alzheimer's disease

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