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Sitter/Care Companion

@ Coast

Truro, Nova Scotia

$18–$22/hrOn-siteContract
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Overview

Coast is hiring a casual Care Companion for retirement homes and long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia. The role sits with residents, supervises their safety, and supports their comfort and dignity during 12-hour day or night shifts at $18-22 per hour.

Pay:

$18–$22 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Sit with residents and provide comfort and conversation
  • Supervise residents at all times
  • Escort residents and assist with mobility
  • Intervene to prevent physical harm
  • Maintain resident privacy and dignity

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check
  • NVCI certification required
  • Calm, swift action under pressure
  • Geriatric experience an asset

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Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr

Employer posting date
2024-11-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-21

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Scheduleday, overtime, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
Licences & certificationsNVCI
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Paid training

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Job description

Become a Member of the Coast family! We have an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits and plenty of learning opportunities. Partnered with retirement homes and long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia, work is practically guaranteed.

Title: Care Companion

Pay: $18-22/hr

Schedule: 12 hour shifts, Casual, Day and night shifts

We offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid orientation and training
  • Overtime pay
  • Growth opportunities
  • Flexible schedule

Responsibilities:

  • Provide items of comfort, sit with residents, and have purposeful conversations
  • Supervise residents at all times
  • Report on any issues or concerns related to the resident’s safety
  • Escort residents around facility in wheelchairs and/or assist with mobility
  • Intervene when needed to prevent physical harm to residents
  • Promote a positive and safe environment for residents in the overall facility
  • Maintain and assist with the privacy and dignity of each and every resident

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check
  • NVCI certification is Required
  • Adaptability with an ability to act calmly and swiftly under pressure
  • Strong observation skills
  • Experience in geriatric is an asset
  • Training and certification in crisis prevention or similar is an asset
  • CCA and LPN Students are also welcome to apply
  • Ex-CCA will also be considered for this position

We encourage individuals with a variety of different health and support service industries to apply!

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