PART-TIME: Temporary Support Workers

  • Location: Sydney, NS
  • Deadline: January 31, 2022

Shannex has an opportunity for Temporary Support Workers. These are short term positions
working under our Care at Home division. As a Temporary Support Worker, you will be responsible
for a number of tasks that are aimed primarily at keeping our staff and residents safe and
comfortable. These roles will be based out our campuses throughout Sydney, Antigonish and the HRM.

Who We Are…
Shannex is a family-owned Canadian company with over 30 years of experience creating better
ways to deliver seniors living and long-term care communities throughout Nova Scotia, New
Brunswick, and Ontario, Shannex offers a continuum of lifestyle options under our flagship brands
Parkland™, Shannex™ and Faubourg du Mascaret. We are more than place to live or work – we are
a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place residents call
home.

Who You Are…
As the successful candidate, you must be able to work shifts that will be assigned to you,
(days/evenings/weekends) and have some previous work experience that is client focused, safety
minded and covers a broad skillset. You are an adaptable and friendly individual who is eager to
provide assistance where necessary. Preference will be given to candidates who have a post-secondary education, have valid CPR/First Aid training, Food Handlers Certification and/or
experience working in a healthcare environment. This is a great opportunity to do work that matters
and to make a positive impact!

Our Expectations of You May Include…
• Measuring and recording temperatures of individuals
• Promoting and enforcing social distancing protocols
• Monitoring points of entry
• Delivering meals and beverages to residents
• Assisting residents with eating under the direction of nursing staff
• Supplementing and assisting the cleaning of high contact surfaces
• Transporting linens to laundry using safety protocols
• Performing light housekeeping duties for residents
• Providing assistance to residents with daily activities and other tasks such as using
technology

What We Offer…
• Full time hours
• Competitive hourly wage $16.69/hour
• An opportunity to make a positive impact while supporting our staff and residents

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit
and foundation of the organization. Shannex is committed to offering the best environment for team
members where everyone takes pride in their work and in the organization. Our colleagues are
committed to service excellence and are supported with opportunities for personal and professional
growth. We are building a culture that supports balance between work and personal life.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a rapidly
growing organization please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted