JOB: Disability Support Worker in Truro Family Home
This isn’t just a job—it’s a relationship.
Are you looking for work that feels less like a shift—and more like being part of something meaningful?
We’re looking for someone to join an extended family while supporting Anne in living her best life.
This is a paid position with real responsibilities—but at its heart, it’s about connection, consistency, and care. We’re looking for someone who wants to show up not just to work, but to make a genuine difference in someone’s daily life.
PLEASE NOTE: We have received many applications for people pursuing their permanent residency. This job does not meet the criteria of employment for your PR. Best of luck.
Before You Apply: I will only respond to applicants who take the time to answer the following questions:
- Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this role?
- Are there any circumstances that might impact your ability to reliably work scheduled shifts or respond to last-minute changes? If something unexpected comes up, how do you usually handle that?
- What draws you to this kind of work, and what helps you build meaningful connections with others?
What the role looks like:
You will become part of a team supporting Anne in living her best life. Anne thrives with a consistent daily routine—but there’s still lots of room for your personality to shine. Whether you love arts and crafts, have a knack for painting nails, or want to introduce a new game or sport, your unique gifts are welcomed and encouraged. Supporting Anne means wearing many hats throughout the day:
- Part nurse - Providing personal care, administering medication, keeping records, and supporting Anne in the event of a seizure (her tonic-clonic seizures are currently well controlled with medication).
- Part activity partner - Driving Anne to and participating in community activities (a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required), playing games, exercising together—she loves Just Dance, yoga, shooting hoops, swimming, and going for walks.
- Part artist - Joining in crafts, colouring, painting, and creative projects.
- Part stylist - Helping with hair, nails, and choosing outfits—Anne enjoys feeling her best.
- Part librarian - Sharing in Anne’s love of books—visiting the library, choosing stories, reading together.
- Part homemaker - Supporting daily household routines like laundry, dishes, and light cleaning.
- Part chef - Preparing meals and baking together. Anne has Celiac Disease, so careful attention to avoiding gluten is essential.And most importantly…
You become part of our family. This is not a group home—it’s a home. While your primary role is to support Anne, we work as a unit, supporting one another. We believe in relationships that are mutually meaningful and transformative. You’ll bring your gifts—but you’ll also receive more than you expect.
About Anne:
- She has an absolutely brilliant sense of humour—seriously, she’s hilarious and knows it.
- Like many of us, she wouldn’t mind being a little more “waited on”… but with the right encouragement (and a bit of gentle persuasion), she’s very capable of getting involved in her daily activities.
- She knows the scripts to many of her favourite Disney movies by heart, can perform scenes with full dramatic flair, and has a musical repertoire that would put most of us to shame.
- When she becomes overwhelmed, she can experience big emotions that sometimes escalate into physically challenging moments. She needs someone who can stay calm, steady, and confident, and consistently follow her established behavioural support plan.
About you:
- You see the good in people and are warm, fun-loving, and enjoy being active
- You’re just as comfortable dancing in the living room as you are sitting quietly to read or colour
- You are responsible, reliable, ability to learn and take pride in your work
- You are self-motivated, creative, and adaptable
- You are able to remain calm and respond effectively in stressful or emergency situations.
- You are confident in setting and maintaining clear boundaries. This role requires someone who is steady, consistent, and able to guide with calm authority and respect.
- If successful, you would be willing to commit to this position for a minimum of one year, as Anne benefits from consistency and stability in support relationships.
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- First Aid certification
- Clean Police Record Check
Assets (but not required):
- Experience supporting individuals with Autism
- Familiarity with seizures
- Knowledge of Celiac Disease
For us, the most important thing is who you are.
We can teach many of the skills—but we can’t teach compassion, presence, or a willingness to build real connection.
If this sounds like the kind of work that fits who you are, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Details:
- This position is for an average of 14 hours per week.
- Per hour wage will range from $18–19 based on experience, with an additional $1 per hour increase after six months.
- You will be part of a team of disability support workers and family members, working together to provide consistent, compassionate care.
- This is a contract position. That means: You are paid the full hourly amount (no deductions for taxes, CPP, or EI) There are no additional benefits (such as paid vacation, vacation pay, or paid sick time)
Scheduling:
- Regular shifts include Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00–9:00 p.m., two Saturdays per month from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., and one Sunday per month from 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Schedules are created several weeks in advance. Consistent support is essential not only for Anne’s wellbeing, but also for our ability to manage our own work commitments.
- While you will have regular scheduled shifts, there may also be opportunities for additional shifts or to provide coverage when other staff are unavailable.
If you are a successful applicant, you will be asked to provide:
- References
- Driver's validity license check
- Criminal record check (vulnerable Sector Search)-originals
Location: In our family home in downtown Truro.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this role?
- Are there any circumstances that might impact your ability to reliably work scheduled shifts or respond to last-minute changes? If something unexpected comes up, how do you usually handle that?
- What draws you to this kind of work, and what helps you build meaningful connections with others?
Work Location: In person
