Daily Living Assistant

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Daily Living Assistant to join our Parkland Clayton Park team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia .

Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment

Assist with client’s special needs e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter care.

Assist in restorative care activitiesg. walking program, range of motion exercises.

Participates in and receives report daily. Plans and organizes daily work assignments; prioritizes the specific needs of the clients.

Monitors clients assessed for at risk behaviors (exploring, falls, choking, etc.) and intervenes appropriately when necessary.

Completes required documentation of work e.g. Daily Care Flow Sheet.

Communicates with the CSC if there is a noted change in the health status of the client e.g. decreases in appetite, increase in confusion, physical weakness, etc.

Ensures resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided.

Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per facility policies.

Assists in the provision of social, spiritual, and intellectual activities for residents.

Cleans resident rooms, server and household common areas

Administers resident medications as assigned under the direction of the Resident Services

Coordinator/Manager and in accordance with Physician orders following all medication management policies and guidelines

Completing all duties in a way which is consistent with Shannex’s Philosophy of Service: Your life. Your choice. Your Home

Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervior

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

High School / GED completion

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Course or Personal Support Worker

Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification is required

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.

Basic Food Safety /Food Handlers Course is considered an asset

Completed Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia Care Course is considered an asset

Completed Palliative Care Course is considered an asset

Previous experience in working with the elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment is considered an asset

Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.