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home-care worker

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Employer details Private Household

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Job details

  • Location Lower Sackville, NSB0N 2A0
  • Work location On site
  • Salary22.00 hourly / 30 to 45 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, , 10:30 to 21:30
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3551474

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking

Work setting

  • Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Administer medications
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Plan therapeutic diets and menus
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Shop for food and household supplies
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals
  • Cook

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Health Care Aide Certificate
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Persons with Alzheimer's disease

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Sitting
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

  • Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Patience
  • Honesty

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
  • other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-05-14

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Job market information

home-care worker NOC 44101 Halifax Region
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