Yarmouth, Ns Personal support worker Jobs – 33 Openings This Week

Client Assistant
Yarmouth Heights —Yarmouth, NS
- $20.34 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule
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Community Residential Worker
YACRO —Yarmouth, NS
- $19.00–$24.34 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)
Coast —Yarmouth, NS
- $26 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- Cleaning
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Casual Support Worker
SHYFT Youth Services Society —Yarmouth, NS
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
- Psychology
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Pre-Primary Support Worker (PPSW) - Yarmouth Elem. - 3hr Term 2026 (92605)
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Yarmouth, NS
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
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Pre-Primary Support Worker (PPSW) - Carleton - 3hr Term 2026 (92603)
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Carleton, NS
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
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CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT - Casual
The Meadows Home For Special Care —Yarmouth, NS
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Organizational skills
- Cleaning
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Personal Support Worker
DTM Safety & Security —Meteghan, NS
- $17–$18 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Pre-Primary Support Worker (PPSW) ERMES - 2hr Term 2026 (92607)
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Shag Harbour, NS
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
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Pre-Primary Support Worker (PPSW) Drumlin - 2hr Term 2026 (92604)
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Argyle, NS
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
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Client Assistant

Yarmouth Heights
Yarmouth, NS

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Job details

Casual

Benefits

Flexible schedule
On-site parking

Skills

CPR Certification
Long term care experience
Medication administration
Heavy lifting
Patient feeding assistance
Incident Reporting
NVCI
English
High school diploma or GED
Senior care
First Aid Certification
Working with residents in long-term care
Front desk
Cleaning
Elderly care experience
Communication skills
Client interaction

Full job description

Job Title: Client Assistant

Job Type: Casual

Position Overview:

It is the responsibility of the Client Assistant to provide, supervise or assist in the provision of resident care, administration of medications, maintenance of a clean and sanitary environment and leisure and independence-promoting programs.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge of the needs of residents in residential care facility. This includes assisting in feeding, bathing and activities of daily living.
Knowledge of the basic principles of personal hygiene and their application to resident care.
Knowledge in equipment and material used in providing basic resident care.
Knowledge of body mechanics utilized in moving, dressing or carrying out personal hygiene requirements.
Demonstrated clinical, organizational and planning skills.
Ability to make informed decisions in emergency situations and on a daily basis.
Recognize own level of functioning, seeking direction when necessary.
Take initiative for developing own clinical competency.
Projects a positive image in dealing with residents.
Performs other related duties are required, or assigned by the Manager or designated.
Must be a team player, able to speak and read English, follow instructions, fast learner, ability to multitask, be very dependable and reliable and willing to work morning, evenings, weekends and flexible to work when needed.
Ability to adjust to the hours and routines of assigned shifts.
Hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement. Yarmouth Heights is a 24 hours, 7 days a week operation, therefore hours of work cover days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Carries out tasks and daily work following the procedures, standards and job performance requirements of Yarmouth Heights.
Is knowledgeable of fire regulations and the emergency plan and is aware of his/her responsibilities in an emergency.
Must maintain confidentiality concerning residents, employees and organizational data and information.
Cooperates with fellow employees and management and promotes a positive atmosphere for residents, their families, coworkers and visitors. Identify, assess and report any resident concerns, problems or needs such as physical and /or behavioural changes to the Administrator.
Respond immediately to emergency situations involving residents or staff.
Complete all documentation and charting on residents’ files, incident reports etc. as applicable.
Prepare and gives report to next Client Assistant on duty.
Provide coverage at Front Desk when other staff member must leave the area.

Education:

Continuing Care Assistant Certification equivalent an asset.
Nursing or Health Care related education considered an asset.
Medication Awareness certificate considered an asset.
Familiar with diabetes management an asset.
Experience in long-term care setting an asset.
Current Food Safety Training Program Level 1 an asset.
Current CPR and First Aid certificates.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) or Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) certificate considered an asset.
Grade 12 education.
WHMIS and OHS certificates an asset.

Qualifications:

Experience working with seniors is an asset.
Effective oral and written communication skills to establish a caring positive relationship with residents and their families, physicians, pharmacists and other interdisciplinary teams.
Able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to make informed decisions in emergency situations.
Able to work well under pressure.
Able to work well independently.
Able to provide current Criminal Record check and vulnerable sector screening

Hours of Work:

Eight-hour shift work, including day, evening and night shifts.
Shifts include weekends and holidays.
May be required to work overtime.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be in good physical health, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs without risk of injury.
Must have the ability to adjust to the hours and routines of assigned shifts.
Must be able to handle emotionally charged conversations professionally.

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Job Type: Casual

Pay: $20.34 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
On-site parking

Application question(s):

Are you active on the CCA Registry?

Licence/Certification:

Gentle Persuasive Approaches Certificate (preferred)
NVCI (preferred)
PSW Certificate or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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personal support worker jobs in yarmouth, ns

Client Assistant

Community Residential Worker

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Casual Support Worker

Pre-Primary Support Worker (PPSW) - Yarmouth Elem. - 3hr Term 2026 (92605)

Pre-Primary Support Worker (PPSW) - Carleton - 3hr Term 2026 (92603)

CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT - Casual

Personal Support Worker

Pre-Primary Support Worker (PPSW) ERMES - 2hr Term 2026 (92607)

Pre-Primary Support Worker (PPSW) Drumlin - 2hr Term 2026 (92604)

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