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JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 16, 2026

Home Support Worker

Mary Private Home

Antigonish (NS)

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Job details

Location
Antigonish (NS)
Salary
$23.00 hourly

Full job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Non-smoking

Work setting

  • Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
  • Room and board provided
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Administer bedside and personal care
  • Administer medications
  • Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Collect specimens
  • Feed or assist in feeding
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Shop for food and household supplies
  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals
  • Cook
  • Administer first-aid and other assistance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Elderly
  • Females

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Patience
  • Honesty

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Parking available