A Career with Purpose and Heart
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.
Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to
everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with
you.
Caregiving as a Career
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.
Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.
We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.
What We Offer
- Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
- $33.00 per hour
- Health Spending Account (after 3 month probation)
- 24/7 management available to clients and caregivers
- In home care with private clients
- On-boarding and training: eLearning, shadow shifts, mentoring. Caregiving as a career: Growth and development opportunities are awarded to support our team in achieving your professional goals and dreams
Responsibilities And Duties
- Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care
- Nursing tasks include – medication administration, wound care, head to toe assessment, vitals signs, pain assessment, liaising with physicians, diabetic management.
- Happier Aging is at the heart of what we do – enabling seniors to live at home as long as possible, doing what they love to do.
- Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
- Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
- Help clients with their ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) that is within the scope of practice for a Registered Health Care Aide.
- Assist clients with transfers, ambulation and exercises.
- Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
- Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
- Service the Oakville/ Burlington area
Requirements
- Previous nursing experience is an asset.
- Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Designers when needed
- Valid CNO license
- Must be able to community verbally and in writing in English, other languages are an asset
- Background or Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
- Negative TB Screen (updated every 5 years for continued employment)
- Covid – 19 Vaccination Confirmation or medical exemption letter
- Valid driver’s license is required
Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment. 