JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 29, 2026
Group Home Worker
Cape Breton Residential Society
New Waterford (NS)
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- Location
- New Waterford (NS)
- Salary
- $24.17 hourly
Full job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Group home
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Behaviour management Certification
- Community disability studies Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized