Posted 6 months ago
Personal Attendant
@ Shannex
Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a Personal Attendant for its Parkland At Home Limited team in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. The role provides personal care, light housekeeping, meal support and client transportation for seniors according to individualized service plans. The posting describes flexible hours, weekend and holiday work, a valid driver's licence and automobile insurance, plus benefits such as WorkPerks discounts and continuing education.
Responsibilities:
- Meet clients' personal needs per individualized service plan
- Assist with personal care, meals and light housekeeping
- Accompany clients to appointments using approved transportation
- Document care tasks and changes in client health
- Follow safety procedures and standard operating practices
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Previous experience working with seniors
- Valid driver's licence and automobile insurance
- Experience with dementia or Alzheimer's (asset)
- First Aid, CPR and Food Handler certification (assets)
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR, Food Handlers Certification |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | 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
- No
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 Personal Attendant to join our Parkland At Home Limited team based in Annapolis Valley, 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:
- 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
- Meeting clients’ personal needs according to an individualized plan of service
- References and communicates updates to individualized service plans
- Performs all care tasks assigned as part of daily job routines to meet client needs
- Assists client in completing personal care (including bathing, mouth care, etc.)
- Assists client in light housekeeping and meal preparation
- Assists client in attending mealtimes and provide cueing assistance when needed
- Completes basic laundry services for clients
- Assists clients in attending and participating in Recreational
- Accompanies clients to outside appointments (i.e. medical, grooming, shopping etc.) using an approved transportation method
- Adheres to recommendations made by Parkland at Home and nursing
- Ensures supplies and equipment are properly utilized
- Documents all completed care tasks assigned as part of daily job routines
- Documents and communicates all changes in clients’ health to the Parkland at Home office and if applicable, nursing staff
- Ensures supply and equipment needs are properly communicated to the Parkland at Home office and if applicable, nursing staff
- Clearly communicates expectations related to safety in the workplace
- Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- Graduate grade 12 or equivalent
- Previous experience working with the elderly in the greater community or senior’s living
- Having the knowledge and ability to use computers and information technology to improve efficiency
- Experience with Dementia and Alzheimer’s considered an asset
- Proof of valid First Aid & CPR considered an asset
- Proof of valid of the Food Handlers Certification considered an asset
- Valid Driver’s license an familiarity with vehicle maintenance practices required.
- Valid automobile insurance required.
- Passion for ensuring people are living their best life
- Positive attitude and enjoys working with the senior population
- Ability to work flexible hours, are committed to your work responsibilities and can work independently
- An understanding that Personal Attendants work holidays and weekends; and work a variety of hours
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