Posted 2 months ago
Daily Living Assistant
@ Shannex
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a Daily Living Assistant for its Parkland At The Lakes 2 team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on a temporary part-time basis. The role supports residents with hygiene, daily living, restorative care, medication administration and room cleaning. The posting states an approximate wage of $20.67 to $22.58 per hour and a flexible schedule covering days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals and mobility
- Perform restorative care such as walking programs and range of motion exercises
- Monitor residents for at-risk behaviours and report health changes
- Administer medications as assigned under the direction of the Resident Services Coordinator
- Clean resident rooms, service areas and common areas
Requirements summary:
- High School or GED completion
- Continuing Care Assistant or Personal Support Worker course
- Current CPR and Emergency First Aid certification
- Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check where applicable
- Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends and holidays
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Continuing Care Assistant, Personal Support Worker, CPR, Emergency First Aid, Food Handlers Course, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Course |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Leading the Way to Better Living
Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
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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 At The Lakes 2 team based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional benefits include:
- Approximate hourly wage: $20.67 - $22.58
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- 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
About You
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
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