Description:
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. With locations across the country, including more than 80 home care offices, 11 pharmacies and over 100 community care clinics, Bayshore has more than 18,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients annually. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.
Bayshore is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Peer Support Worker to join our esteemed team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional care and support to our clients, while ensuring their comfort, safety, and overall well-being.
- Provide one-on-one and group peer support in community and housing settings
- Use lived experience to build trust, inspire recovery, and reduce stigma
- Support individuals in achieving goals related to wellness, housing, employment, and social inclusion
- Conduct outreach to marginalized and underserved populations
- Engage individuals facing barriers to accessing traditional services
- Assist with transitions such as hospital discharge and housing stabilization
- Support system navigation including healthcare, housing, and social services
- Advocate for participants’ rights and access to services
- Facilitate peer-led groups, workshops, and community activities
- Encourage community participation and reduce social isolation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining peer perspective
- Promote harm reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices
- Develop individualized, flexible support plans with participants
- Maintain documentation, track outcomes, and participate in evaluation
We Offer
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Competitive Salary: We offer a highly competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
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Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy a work schedule that accommodates your personal life and commitments.
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Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
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Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support.
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Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
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Employee Assistance Program: Access to resources and support for personal and professional challenges.
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Recognition and Rewards: Regular recognition of your hard work and dedication through various reward programs.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery
- Ability to apply lived experience in a purposeful, recovery-oriented manner
- Experience in community-based support, outreach, or social services
- Knowledge of Nova Scotia health, housing, and community systems
- Peer Support certification or willingness to obtain
- Understanding of harm reduction and trauma-informed care
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in community settings
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Empathy, authenticity, and resilience
- Cultural competence and commitment to equity and inclusion
- Strong boundaries and ethical practice
- Adaptability in dynamic community environments
- Problem-solving and resourcefulness
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Effective communication and active listening
- Time management and organizational skills
- Crisis awareness and de-escalation skills
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong community engagement and outreach abilities, building trust with diverse populations including individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use. They apply recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and harm reduction approaches in all interactions, supporting individuals in achieving self-defined goals. The role requires adaptability, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and the ability to respond effectively in crisis situations. Strong organizational, documentation, and basic digital
At Bayshore Healthcare, we are committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Base salary offered within an established range are determined using clearly defined criteria, including skills, experience, and overall organizational impact. All offers are thoughtfully aligned with internal equity and external market competitiveness.
We strive to create a high-quality and safe environment for both our team members and the clients and patients we serve is a top priority. Depending on provincial regulations and the nature of the role, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, or seasonal influenza. Recruiters will provide any role-specific requirements.
Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion standards shape our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, collaborate with, and support within our communities. We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging, one where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, and where programs, resources, and policies are designed to support each person’s purpose, potential, and well-being.
Lastly, at Bayshore, we are equally committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace and operate in full compliance with all provincial and territorial Human Rights and accessibility legislation. To ensure an inclusive recruitment and selection process, candidates are encouraged to share any accommodation needs they may have.
