We operate as Atlantic Ultima in beautiful Newfoundland!!

Pay rate is $21/hr PLUS vacation pay.

ONLY Level 5 or level 5 II drivers with a vehicle and insurance in their name will be considered.

At Atlantic Ultima Home Care you will find a new approach to care. Our clients and staff deserve the very best which is why so we strive to provide an environment built on trust, innovation, passion and communication. As we grow and expand, we are looking to add to our amazing team of health care professionals already providing exceptional care to our clients every day. We believe that with team work, good communication, respect and compassion we can continue to improve the lives of our client’s and their families.

We are searching for HSW's who are dedicated to providing the type of care the we would want for our own loved ones and by offering our competitive wages and a phone allowance along with a dedicated support team to back you in the field we have been able to do just that. Come and join our team and see just how different care can be.

This is a community visiting position covering Mount Pearl, St John's and surrounding. Visits are 2 hours long (or longer) and then you move onto your next client's home.

We are FT days 9am-5pm the schedule is 5 days a week and includes every other weekend both sat and sun. Time frame and schedule are NOT flexible.

Clients are grouped together for your day to minimize travel between and we do pay 40 cents/km between clients for mileage.

As this is community visiting position you MUST have a 5 or 5 level II drivers licence and a reliable vehicle with insurance in your name. There are no exceptions!

This position does include clients that have behavioral issues, those with mental health issues as well as with physical and intellectual exceptionalities.

Full time staff receive a $50 monthly phone allowance and are eligible for benefits after 3 months.

Requirements:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check within the last 6 months-MUST BE THIS TYPE
• HSW/PCA certificate or 3+ months of HSW work experience
• First aid and CPR certificate
• TB test results from within 12 months or chest xray from within 24 months
• Drivers licence (Full 5 or 5 level II), a reliable vehicle and insurance in your name.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting clients with all aspects of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming and dressing
• Familiar with home care protocols
• Food preparation and/or assistance with feeding as required
• Organized with documentation and reporting
• Experience with dementia care and working with clients that have intellectual or physical challenges, promoting dignity and independence
• Safe and accurate medication administration
• Good communication skills with both clients and other staff
• Light housekeeping such as: dishes, folding laundry etc

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• When did you last have a vulnerable sector police check done? Please provide the actual date and confirm that it was a vulnerable sector check.

Experience:

• HSW work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First aid and CPR Certification (required)
• Canadian drivers licence (required)
• 5 or 5 Level II drivers licence (required)
• car insurance in your name and your own vehicle (required)
• HCA, PCA, HSW or PSW certificate (preferred)

Work Location: On the road