- Location
- Antigonish, NS, CA
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Source
- Breezy HR
Description
Make a Real Difference, Every Day! Be a Home Care Angel with Earth Angels in Antigonish!
Are you a kind-hearted and reliable person looking for a truly fulfilling role? At Earth Angels Home Care, we've been helping seniors and others in Nova Scotia thrive in the comfort of their own homes for over 20 years, and it's a mission we're incredibly passionate about.
We're currently seeking dedicated Live-In Caregivers in the Antigonish area to join our team. If you're ready to build meaningful connections, offer a helping hand, and truly brighten someone's day, we'd love to hear from you. We believe in providing skilled, compassionate, and ethical care, and it's our wonderful Angels who make that possible.
As an Earth Angel, you'll be there for our clients by:
- Providing essential support with daily living, like personal care, meal prep, and medication monitoring.
- Offering a much-needed break for families
- Lending a hand with errands and light housekeeping to keep homes safe and comfortable.
- Most importantly, being a trusted companion who ensures our clients feel cared for, valued, and never alone.
What is a Live-In Caregiver?
- Live 24/7 in a client’s home on a 2-weeks-on, 2-weeks-off rotation.
- Assist clients with personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, and companionship during daytime hours.
- Sleep in a designated room in the client's home at night while being available for emergencies.
- Enhance the client’s quality of life by promoting independence, dignity, social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Your Role
As a Live-In Caregiver, you will:
- Provide dignified personal care, ensuring clients feel respected and independent.
- Apply specialized Teepa Snow dementia care techniques when needed.
- Maintain a professional, compassionate presence in the client’s home.
- Observe and report client changes, collaborating with our office team to proactively adjust care plans.
- Become a valued part of the client’s life, providing continuity, support, and companionship.
Who You Are
- Experienced: 3+ years in hands-on caregiving, preferably including live-in or dementia care.
- Compassionate & Reliable: You prioritize clients’ dignity and well-being, and families can trust you fully.
- Communication Skills: Fluent English, with excellent verbal and written communication.
- Mobile: Driver’s license preferred (car optional).
- Willing to Learn: Open to training and continuing education.
What We Offer
- Free board and lodging during assignments.
- Specialized Training: Certification in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care.
- Supportive Leadership: Direct access to management, ongoing supervision, and a dedicated care plan for each client.
- On-Call Support
- Personal Development: Online training opportunities.
- Worker’s Compensation Coverage
Join Earth Angels Home Care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, while being part of an award-winning, compassionate team.
Why You'll Love Being Part of the Earth Angels Family
We understand that you're looking for more than just a job – you're looking for a place where you're appreciated and supported.
