Daily Living Assistant (DLA), Career opportunity in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

The DLA works to full Scope of Practice and provides direct personal services to clients.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting client personal needs according to an individualized plan of service
• Documenting according to facility policy and communicating pertinent and relevant information
• Assisting with planning and implementation of client recreation and leisure activities
• Completing domestic functions for clients according to the service plan
• Completing all duties in a way which is consistent with Shannex’s Philosophy of Service: Your life. Your choice. Your home.

Requirements Include:

• High School/GED completion
• Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Course or Personal Support Worker
• Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification
• U-First training
• Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to communicate effectively and read & write the English language
• Ability to assess and appropriately prioritize multiple work assignments while displaying a high level of professionalism and commitment to quality service.

The following would be considered assets:

• Previous experience working with seniors in a Retirement Living or Long Term Care environment;
• fst/Food Handlers Course
• Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Care Course
• Palliative Care Course