The posting
The Opportunity: We are currently looking to fill 1 Part-Time Independent Living Support Worker position in Halifax, Nova Scotia to provide one-to-one and group support within the home and community to adults with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), assisting with activities of daily living, personal care, and rehabilitation planning.
Wage: $19.63 per hour
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week
Schedule: Shifts include 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Flexible Schedule: Includes mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities:
Assist consumers in their own homes with activities of daily living in accordance with their individual service plans and goals, while adhering to March of Dimes Canada policies and procedures.
Provide personal care assistance.
Provide medication reminders and complete required documentation.
Assist with meal planning and preparation.
Perform light housekeeping duties.
Support community participation and recreational activities.
Maintain accurate records and required documentation.
Monitor and report changes in consumers' health, behaviour, or support needs.
Promote consumer independence, dignity, and choice.
Follow health and safety, infection prevention, and emergency response procedures.
Complete required reporting, including incident reports, behavioural data collection, and verbal reports.
Communicate with service users, families, and team members.
Participate in required training.
Follow MODC policies and procedures.
Work a variety of shifts based on a rotational schedule, including days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Perform duties professionally while respecting the dignity and right to privacy of service users and maintaining the health and safety of consumers and staff.
Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is necessary High School graduate or equivalent CPR/Standard First Aid training required within the first 3 months of employment Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility Proven teamwork abilities Ability to speak, read, and write English



