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We are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Enhanced Care Centre team based in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. 

Meaningful Benefits 
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional benefits include:
-    Approximate Hoursle Wage: $29.27 - $34.06

-     Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
-     Life, travel, and other insurances
-     Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus 
-     Pension plan 
-     Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
-     Free onsite parking
-     Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
-     Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
-     Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
-     Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the opportunity:

-      Performs initial and regular health assessments to maintain patient quality of life. 

-      Supports development of individualized care plans that focus on the patient’s functional abilities and support network.

-      Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of patients. 

-      Ensures compliance with Philosophy of Service and patient care plan to ensure optimal health and wellness for each patient. 

-      Manages patient medication in accordance with legislative requirements. 

-      Follows the process in place for safekeeping of medications 

-      Administers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policy. 

-      Provides consultation regarding patient issues and standards of care to interdisciplinary team. 

-      Communicates with all other departmental teams to increase awareness of patient health changes to ensure effective service. (e.g. decrease in appetite). 

-      Ensures all completed care tasks are documented appropriately using identified technology and tools. 

-      Supports a commitment to ongoing quality improvement, continuous exploration and implementation of new approaches, learning, teaching, and mentoring.

About you:

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

-      A Diploma in Practical Nursing and are currently registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing.

-      Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills

-      Availability to work a schedule of flexible hours and all shifts inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

-      Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in other languages considered an asset

-      Ability to provide a CPR & Emergency First Aid Certificate, Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening upon hire

-      A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

-      Asset: Previous experience supporting admission, discharge, and care of vulnerable populations with complex social situations; implementing care plans and identifying resources that will give the patient every opportunity to be successful in returning to home/community.

We are searching for an Administrative Coordinator to join our Ryan Hall team based in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. 

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Starting Salary: $38,000 (annually)
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Provides support for the admission of Residents and Clients
• Performs a wide variety of typing assignments, and operates the computer to enter data, edit, revise, and print minutes, letters, memos, tables, and other material
• Maintains and updates Client files, and documents, including Client lists
• Coordinates Client transportation
• Performs basic accounting functions, which may involve Client banking reconciliation and payments on Client accounts
• Supports the facility inventory supply program, which may involve ordering, receiving and distributing supplies
• Monitors fire and security alarm panels, and follows safety and security duties as per facility policy
• Provides support and guidance to employees in assistance with payroll, scheduling and benefits information
• Prepares photocopies and facsimiles and sorts and distributes incoming/outgoing mail.

About You

• As the successful candidate, you will be a graduate of an approved Office Administration or Professional Secretarial diploma, you will have excellent computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite and previous Long-Term Care experience is an asset.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications such as a high school, bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset

Shifts: Night, Weekend, On Call and Flexible Hours
Work setting: Commercial building and shopping centre or mall
Security and safety: Criminal record should checked
Transportation/travel information: Own transportation required and own vehicle required
Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to work under pressure, perform repetitive tasks, handle heavy loads and also for bending, crouching, kneeling
• The candidate should be physically strong

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to work in a flexible environment, in an organized way and also take initiative
• The candidate should be someone who can judge, dependable and also reliable
• The candidate should have experience of equipment like Industrial vacuum cleaners/power sweepers, Carpet cleaning machine, Polishing machines and also Waxing machine

Responsibilities:

• The candidate should be able to sweep, mop, scrub and wax hallways, floors and stairs, empty trash cans and other waste containers, wash windows, interior walls and ceilings and also clean and disinfect bathrooms and fixtures
• The candidate should be able to operate industrial vacuum cleaners to remove scraps, dirt, heavy debris and other refuse and also work with minimal supervision

Benefits:

• The employees get dental plan, health care plan and vision care benefits
• The employees get group insurance benefits and other benefits

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
[email protected]

By phone:
902-482-3667 extension 1 Between 09:00 AM and 06:00 PM

Available Shifts:

• Monday - Friday 12:30am - 9am Tues - Friday 1am - 9am

At Day & Ross, our dock team is an important part of our business. As a Dock Worker, you’ll help us handle inbound and outbound customer freight and protect it from damage. You'll also help us keep a safe and clean work environment on the dock.

How You’ll Help: 

• Handle big and bulky freight on the dock, both on and off a forklift.
• Follow TDG, WHMIS, and company policies, as well as any customer requirements.
• Pay attention to the details. Receive and ship freight accurately and efficiently.
• Shunt and move trailers within yard to proper door. 
• Other duties as required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous transportation or dock experience is preferred
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 
• Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision 

Perks & Benefits:

• A company-matched pension plan
• Benefits and extended health care, including medical and dental
• Career growth opportunities
• Safety-focused workplace

This role includes physical labour (bending, crouching, etc.), loud machines, and operating a forklift in a busy area.

Available Shifts:

• Monday - Friday 12:30am - 9am Tues - Friday 1am - 9am

At Day & Ross, our dock team is an important part of our business. As a Dock Worker, you’ll help us handle inbound and outbound customer freight and protect it from damage. You'll also help us keep a safe and clean work environment on the dock.

How You’ll Help: 

• Handle big and bulky freight on the dock, both on and off a forklift.
• Follow TDG, WHMIS, and company policies, as well as any customer requirements.
• Pay attention to the details. Receive and ship freight accurately and efficiently.
• Shunt and move trailers within yard to proper door. 
• Other duties as required.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous transportation or dock experience is preferred
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 
• Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision 

Perks & Benefits:

• A company-matched pension plan
• Benefits and extended health care, including medical and dental
• Career growth opportunities
• Safety-focused workplace

This role includes physical labour (bending, crouching, etc.), loud machines, and operating a forklift in a busy area.

This position assists UPS Package Drivers with deliveries and pick ups of UPS packages at UPS drop boxes and customer locations along a specified route. This position performs physical, fast-paced environment involving continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages. This position ensures the best customer service through efficiency and dedication.
Responsibilities:
Delivers and picks up UPS packages efficiently and effectively.
Learns and properly executes UPS package handling methods.

Qualifications:
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs./32 kgs.
Complies with UPS appearance guidelines
Availability to work flexible shift hours, up to 5 days per week
Strong customer service skills

We are searching for a Registered Nurse to join our Harbourstone Enhanced Care team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• RRSP program (5-6% employer matching) 
• Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance
• NSNU seniority
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Assessing, planning, evaluating, documenting and directing residents’ needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and team members;
• Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the client’s right to individualized planning of health services;
• Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies and procedures;
• Assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans;
• Administering and recording prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice;
• Applying dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and policy;
• Assisting with supervision and evaluation of job performance of care staff.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and are currently registered with the Provincial Association of Registered Nurses
• You are passionate about working with seniors and have experience working with the elderly in a seniors’ living or long-term care environment.
• You have comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
• You are available to work a schedule of flexible hours and all shifts inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in other languages considered an asset.
• Can provide a CPR & Emergency First Aid Certificate, Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening upon hire

Giant Tiger Offers:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Benefits
• Store Discount
• Profit Sharing
• Safety-first environment

Cashier, Job Highlights:

• Ensures a high level of customer service at the checkouts;
• Accurately records customer transactions in electronic cash register.

Cashier, Job Requirements:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills.

Cashier, Job Schedule:
A typical full-time schedule will consist of day shifts, two evenings per week, and alternating weekends with a schedule of 40 hours weekly. A typical part-time schedule will be a mix of days, evenings and weekends, up to 24 hours weekly.

Cashier, Physical Demands of Position:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, you can expect to:

• Stand and/or walk.
• Bend, twist, and squat.
• Lift and/or move up to 18 kg (40 lbs.).
• Perform tasks involving firm grasping.
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring a range of hand motions.
• Reach above shoulder height and below waist level.
• Operate equipment, including using a ladder.

Contract End Date:

2025-01-04

Job Requisition:

JR123827

We are searching for a Continuing Care Assistant  - Regular Part Time to join our Celtic Court team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Paid breaks 
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as: bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment;
• Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan;
• Assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities on a daily basis;
• Assists with light housekeeping duties;
• Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice;
• Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor.

About You

• You have a valid Continuing Care Certification or Provincial Personal Care Worker course or equivalent;
• You are registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act 
• You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays,
• You can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening;
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset;
• Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset
• Valid CPR & First Aid Certification preferred.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.