Personal support worker - home support

Experience1 year to less than 2 yearsWork site environmentNon-smokingResponsibilitiesTasksAdminister bedside and personal careAdminister medicationsAssist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygieneAssist in regular exercise, e.g., walkFeed or assist in feedingPerform light housekeeping and cleaning dutiesProvide personal carePrepare and serve nutritious mealsCookCredentialsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses First Aid CertificateExperience and specializationTarget audienceAdults

Job Description: Location: 5540 Russell Street, Halifax, NS B3K 1X2 Salary: $25.42 hourly Vacancies: 1 Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full-time, 35 to 40 hours/week Start date: As soon as possible Employment conditions: Day, Early Morning, Morning Job Requirements: Languages: English Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year Responsibilities Tasks Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs. Maintain daycare equipment Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest Order supplies and equipment Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings Establish guidelines for behaviour Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children   Supervision 5-10 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses  Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling   Personal suitability Punctuality Team player Values and ethics Ability to multitask   Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan   Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Ø  Support for persons with disabilities Ø  Support for newcomers and refugees Ø  Support for youths Ø  Support for mature workers Ø  Supports for visible minorities   How to apply By email: nedcemployment@gmail.com    

Responsibilities:Tasks:Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of childrenLead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interestEncourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activityGuide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habitsObserve children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisorSubmit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisorsDiscuss progress and problems of children at staff meetingsEstablish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with childrenPlan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of childrenSupervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistantsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses:Early Childhood Education (ECE) CertificateFirst Aid CertificateAdditional information:Work conditions and physical capabilitiesAttention to detailCombination of sitting, standing, walkingBending, crouching, kneelingPersonal suitabilityPunctualityReliabilityTeam playerBenefits:Health benefitsHealth care planWho can apply to this job?The employer accepts applications from:Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.