Amherst, Ns Program support worker Jobs – 17 Openings This Week

Community Support Worker (Casual)
The Sunset Community —Pugwash, NS
- $23.70–$25.69 an hour
- Caregiving
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Personal Support Worker (Sackville & Surrounding Areas)
Kindred Home Care —Sackville, NB
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Flexible schedule
Diversion Support Worker
YMCA of Cumberland —Amherst, NS
- $42,000–$45,500 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- No university degree
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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9d
Youth Outreach Plus Social Worker
Family Service Nova Scotia —Amherst, NS
- $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Mileage reimbursement
- Designated paid holidays
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Merchandiser, Device Allowance (Amherst)
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited —Amherst, NS
- $18.50 an hour
Merchandiser, Device Allowance (Amherst)
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling —Amherst, NS
- $18.50 an hour
Concrete Foreman
Nexco Group —Nova Scotia
- $37–$42 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Quality Control
- Travel
- Dental care
- Vision care
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1d
Safety, Fleet & Employee Engagement Coordinator NS/NB
PMC Energy Limited —Moncton Area, NB
- $55,000–$75,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Up to 50% travel
- Analysis skills
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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1d
Sales Administrator - Port Williams Store
Tidal Tractor Port Williams —Nova Scotia
- $45,000–$55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Designated paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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6d
Residential Counsellor
The Sunset Community —Pugwash, NS
- $23.70–$25.69 an hour
- Caregiving
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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7d
Industrial Hygienist
Irwin's Safety & Industrial Labour Services Ltd. —Nova Scotia
- $75–$100 an hour
- Travel
Marine Systems Mechanical Technician
Canadian Armed Forces —Nova Scotia
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Experienced Retail Department Manager, Food Services - Northern Canada
Northern / NorthMart —Nova Scotia
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance
Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)
VON Canada (Nova Scotia) —Amherst, NS
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Resident Attendant Casual
Forest Dale Home Inc. —Riverside-Albert, NB
- From $25.14 an hour
- Part-time
- Caregiving
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Registered Counselling Supervisor- Relocate to Port Hardy, B.C.
K’awat’si Economic Development Corporation —Canada
- $90,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Wellness program
- Relocation assistance
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Remote
Edgewood Health Network Inc —Canada
- $80,000–$90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bilingual
- English
- Master's degree
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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Community Support Worker (Casual)

The Sunset Community
Pugwash, NS

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Job details

Casual
7 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
On-site parking

Skills

Class 5 Licence
Hospice care
Caregiving
Bachelor's
Associate's degree
Communication skills
Personal Support Work

Full job description

This position supports individuals served by the Sunset Community's Independent Living Program. Frequent travelling is required, in particular to and from an individual's home located within Cumberland County. Community Support Workers are responsible for transporting participants to varying appointments and recreation activities in their personal vehicles. Therefore, familiarity with travelling throughout Cumberland County is necessary.

About Us

For nearly 130 years, the Sunset Community has been a leader in supporting adults with diverse abilities to reach their full potential. We are champions of person-centered philosophy of care, and dedicate ourselves to providing safe and supportive living, learning, and employment environments so that each individual can live a personally satisfying and meaningful life.

In light of the Remedy Report, the Sunset Community is excited to expand our Community Living program where we provide services within an individual's residence. We are committed to the successful transition to community living whilst simultaneously minimizing the impact on the individuals we support and/or employ.

About You

The ideal applicant brings with them the following:

Experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities, including treatment-resistant mental illness. Preference given to those with experience in community-based settings.
Graduation from a recognized Human Services, Social Services, or Continuing Care program. Other similar programs may be considered when paired with experience.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Honesty, integrity, and willingness to accept organizational change.
A strong driving record, including a clean driver's abstract, a valid Class 5 Driver's License, as well as a personal vehicle to be used for work-related purposes (compensated in accordance with Provincial rates). Ability to provide proof of a $2 million liability insurance.

All training required for this role is paid for and provided by the Sunset Community, and the successful applicant will be compensated for attending such training.

About the Position

The Community Support Worker supports individuals who reside in the community, and shares responsibility with the Manager, Community Living and DCS/DSP counterparts, to ensure the program is administered in such a manner that fosters and promotes independence, self reliance, security, and social inclusion. This is achieved by supporting a flexible and responsive delivery of service that incorporates the strengths of each individual in addition to their personal and community resources. This program is delivered using a person-centered and collaborative approach.

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Community Living, the Community Support Worker's primary responsibilities include:

Supporting individuals to maximize independence in their instrumental activities of daily living (such as, but not limited to: maintaining a household, laundry, shopping, budgeting and banking, meal prep, transportation, and leisure activities.
Assist individuals to build and maintain connections and relationships with family, friends, and other community members and/or resources.
Assist individuals with accessing professional supports and the promotion and maintenance of their health and wellness, including medication management and administration (where required).
Recognizing the potential of an Individual, and facilitate opportunities for their continued growth and development.
Providing personal care or support and encouragement to supplement the efforts of the participants' ability to contribute to their own personal care needs;
Partake in the creation and implementation of person-centered reviews and individual contracts.
May be required to transport an individual to Halifax or other parts of Nova Scotia for medical appointments.
Other duties, as assigned by the Manager, Community Living.

Other Information

This position is part of a Bargaining Unit through CUPE.
Although this position is casual in nature, Employees are able to access our internal postings to apply for positions that come with guaranteed hours, medical benefits (health, dental, disability, and vision) as well as membership in one of the largest pension plans in Nova Scotia.
While all applications are welcome, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands include: bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, assisting with lifting of residents and supplies, carrying loads up to 40 pounds and meeting the walking and standing needs that are required in this position.

The Sunset Community is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We understand that all people are unique, and welcome the fresh perspectives offered. It is our goal to ensure that diversity and inclusion are foundational in all of our services and the organization as a whole.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $23.70-$25.69 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
On-site parking

Application question(s):

What Driver's License class do you have (e.g. Class 4, Class 5'N', etc.)?
Are you comfortable working with individuals who may exhibit adverse behavioural changes?
How do you feel about frequently travelling throughout (northern) Cumberland County?

Experience:

Disability Support: 2 years (required)

Work Location: On the road

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