Special Needs Care Jobs in Halifax

This position is full-time and involves assisting a PhD student who has a physical disability with completing their work activities within a professional setting. As such, candidates may be requested to meet certain requirements for the position that may arise due to the students work commitments (e.g., criminal record check, confidentiality agreements, etc.). The position start date is flexible but is planned to start late summer/early September and to last for the academic year, with the possibility of extending this position further into the future. Qualifications and other requirements: • Valid drivers license and must be someone who is a confident driver • Must be responsible and dependable • Must be comfortable in a professional setting • Must be willing to work flexible hours (to be discussed further in an interview with selected applicants, but may include flexible hours during the day/evening/weekend that fit both parties schedules). General Responsibilities: • Assist with mobility and transportation (walking, driving students’ wheelchair van). • Assist with educational tasks, such as printing, photocopying, and organizing materials. • Assist with carrying personal belongings, books, folders, materials for the student. • Assist with professional and research activities in a hospital/clinic or other professional settings • Assist the student during meal time • Assist with appointments and meetings • Have fun and learn! Overall, this is a great job for someone who loves to learn and adapts well to a flexible work schedule. Previous successful applicants included recent graduates, individuals in between career paths, and those looking for a change of pace. If there are any questions, please send a message.

She is on the autism spectrum. Very happy and bubbly. Currently she is working with EIBI

$17 per hour, up to 15 hours per week on weekends and one week day, to care for a 56 year old women with developmental delays (dress, and bathe her, make her bed) give her meals prepared for her by her mother, take her out and about (bowling, movies, for lunch, etc). Looking for kind and patient caregiver who can commit to consistency.

Former college teacher (middle - aged female with MS) is seeking part-time Personal Care Worker(s) to assist with activities of daily living such as mobility (transfers, positioning, ROM), personal care, and home care in her Clayton Park home. Particularly interested in applicants available for Monday, Thursday, and Friday suppers and alternate Friday and Saturday mornings. This is a non-smoking work environment. Hour of Work: Morning - 8:00 am – 12:30 pm - 4.5 hours Supper - 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm - 2 hours Evening - 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm - 1.5 hours Shifts required Monday to Sunday (inclusive) including holidays. Shifts will be shared among a team of personal care workers. Qualifications: Personal care aid experience an asset. Formal CCA training or equivalent preferred but not necessary. CCA/ healthcare students are encouraged to apply. Caregivers must: • be able to lift while performing pivot transfers • be able to perform duties using proper body mechanics • be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English • be reliable, punctual, dependable, trustworthy, and flexible • be able to work independently • have valid criminal record and vulnerability checks Description of Duties: 1. Assisting with mobility by lifting, transferring, positioning 2. Performing ROM and strength training exercises as directed by physiotherapist 3. Assisting with dressing/undressing, bathing/showering, toileting, grooming, and medications 4. Performing light household duties including meal preparation

I live alone with my daughter, J. She is 22 years old with Autism and Epilepsy. The epilepsy is mostly controlled by medications but she does have a seizure every 5-6 weeks and has no lasting effect from it, other than fatigue. The job involves meal prep, tidying up after and her laundry and dishes. The wage is $180 a month, no receipts.

We would like someone who is able to assist with personal care, eating and willing to take her out for a walk. Our daughter is a super pleasant young lady but needs constant supervision and assistance. Must also be comfortable with treating a seizure. She has seizures once every 3-6 months.

Looking for a reliable energetic person to take care of my son while I work, person willing to work on programs and play basketball etc to keep him engaged during the day. We have activities and such set up for him here in his home as well as support from his OT that visits twice and week

Looking for someone who is energetic and reliable, interested in working on programs in home as well as playing games and keeping him active, he is fun loving and sometimes has to be given incentives to perform activities. Willing to give full support and training he also has an OT that comes twice per week

Work involves assisting a young lady with Spina Bifida and includes assistance with personal care routines such as dressing, bathing, bowel & bladder and morning routines. Bowel and Bladder routines are facilitated via Cecostomy button and Mitrofanoff, which make these routines simple and easy. There is also opportunity to provide respite and assistance with volunteer and recreational activities. Currently seeking assistance with Monday-Friday morning shifts, but with potential for flexibility. No heavy lifting is required. Training will be provided. Driver's License is not necessary but considered an asset. Cost of a Driver's Abstract will be reimbursed.