GEM Health Care Group

• Encourage and assist in maintaining the autonomy of residents whenever possible
• Provide items of comfort, sitting with residents and providing companionship
• Perform light housekeeping duties such as tidying resident rooms, collecting garbage, cleaning closets, hanging clothing, making beds, cleaning wash basins, cleaning wheelchairs, dental care cups, whirlpool tub etc.
• Answer call bells and redirect when appropriate
• Escort residents to and from dining areas and assist with resident dining experience
• Assist in the preparation and clean up of activity rooms

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written in English
• Flexible schedule: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Must have sound interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills
• Compassion, integrity, maturity, respect and a positive attitude are essential attributes
• Previous experience in senior care or group homes are an asset

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hammonds Plains, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

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 Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Casual

Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $16.69 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift