Inverness County
Home Support Society

Employment

JOB POSTING: Home Support Worker/Continuing Care Assistant – Casual positions available
LOCATION: All areas of Inverness County
CLOSING DATE: Deadline is on-going

POSITION SCOPE:
Inverness County Home Support Society

is a private not-for-profit incorporated Agency with a mission to provide excellence in the delivery of Home Support Services throughout the County of Inverness. Inverness County Home Support Society is requesting application for CCA/Home Support Workers in various areas within Inverness County.

The Home Support Worker (CCA) is a member of the Continuing Care team who has completed an approved course in Home Support. The Home Support Worker (CCA) assists the client/family to maintain themselves in their own environment by providing services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, personal care, and family relief.

A Home Support Worker (CCA), employed by Inverness County Home Support Society, delivers services on behalf of the Continuing Care Nova Scotia Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Certificate of completion of a recognized Continuing Care Assistant training program, current CPR level C, Food Handler’s Course, Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Standard First Aid and WHIMS
  2. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, appropriate insurance
  3. Experience working with the elderly, challenged, or families at risk, is an asset.
  4. Communicates well both written and orally.
  5. Works well independently with minimal supervision.
  6. Is reliable, flexible and willing to be on call.
  7. Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Continuing Care program is an asset.
  8. Demonstrates a good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good relationships with clients, families, coworkers and management.
  9. Good attendance and work record.
  10. Bilingualism is an asset.

Please apply in writing, send your resume to:

Inverness County Home Support Society
Angie MacEachern, Agency Director
P.O. Box 100
Port Hood, N.S.
B0E 2W0
or Fax 1-902-787-2626
or email: [email protected]

Only candidates that meet the above requirements and are selected for an interview shall be notified.

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