GEM Health Care Group

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skin care, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing and grooming to residents
• Encourage and assist in maintaining the autonomy of residents whenever possible
• Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information
• Work within the NSAHO Scope of Practice
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to facility infection control policies
• Record keeping, updating and maintaining resident charts and reporting any changes in a resident's condition

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Standard First-Aid and CPR certification
• Successful completion or enrollment in a CCA/PSW program
• Effective communication, both written and verbal in English
• Physically fit/able to perform physically demanding job duties
• Reliable and punctual with a good attendance record
• Registered with the CCA Registry
• Previous experience working in geriatrics is an asset

GEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian, family run business which has been enhancing the lives of seniors in the communities where they operate since 1979.
We continue to remain a leader in transforming how health care is delivered to seniors in Nova Scotia and we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment.
GEM currently operates various levels of seniors' care facilities throughout Nova Scotia, Ontario, and in Hollywood, Florida.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $19.00-$21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Schedule:
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay