Grace Haven Residence is seeking a compassionate and dependable Personal Support Worker to provide dedicated one to one care to a resident at our 80-bed Special Care Home in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Reporting to the Resident Care Coordinator or designate, the Personal Support Worker will assist with the resident’s daily care needs, safety, comfort and participation in meaningful activities while they await placement in a Level 3 care facility. Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, meal assistance, supervision, companionship and communication with the care team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, sound judgment and strong observation skills while respecting the resident’s dignity, preferences and independence. This temporary assignment will depend on the resident’s ongoing care needs and transition to an appropriate care facility.

Atlantic Baptist Housing is a registered not for profit organization committed to delivering compassionate, safe and supportive housing and care for seniors across Atlantic Canada. We are proud to live our mission of “Adding Life to Years.” Learn more at abhousing.ca.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care and Daily Living

- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
- Support mobility, transfers and positioning using approved techniques and equipment in accordance with the resident’s care plan.
- Assist with meals, snacks and fluids, following dietary requirements and any identified feeding or swallowing precautions.
- Maintain a clean, comfortable and organized environment for the resident.

One-to-One Monitoring and Comfort

- Provide dedicated supervision and monitoring according to the resident’s care plan and management direction.
- Remain attentive to the resident’s whereabouts, needs and signs of discomfort, distress or changes in condition.
- Provide reassurance,



companionship and respectful support that promotes comfort and emotional well-being.
- Promptly report changes in health, behaviour, mobility, appetite or care needs to the Resident Care Coordinator or designate.
- Follow established procedures for responding to safety concerns, incidents and emergencies.

Recreation and Engagement

- Accompany the resident to recreation activities offered by the home and provide assistance to support safe, meaningful participation.
- Encourage involvement based on the resident’s interests, abilities, preferences and energy level.
- Offer individual activities and companionship when the resident is unable or chooses not to participate in group programming.

Communication and Care Coordination

- Follow the individualized care plan and communicate relevant observations to the care team.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of care provided, observations and incidents.
- Provide clear handover information and ensure another designated staff member assumes responsibility before leaving the resident for breaks or at the end of a shift.
- Maintain resident confidentiality and communicate respectfully with the resident, family and care team.
- Support continuity of care as directed while the resident awaits transfer to a Level 3 facility.

Qualifications and Skills

- Experience supporting older adults and individuals with increased care or supervision needs is an asset.
- Ability to provide care with patience, compassion and respect.
- Strong observation, communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to follow care plans,



recognize changes and seek assistance promptly.
- Ability to safely perform the physical duties of the position using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Completion of a recognized Personal Support Worker program
- Current First Aid and CPR certification and satisfactory employment screening as required by the home.
- Explicit Criminal, Vulnerable Sector and Social Development check.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, temporary position. Scheduled shifts may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays according to the resident’s care needs. Duties must be performed within the employee’s training, assigned responsibilities and the home’s policies and procedures.

The pay rate for the position is an all inclusive rate of $20.16.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected]. Please include Personal Support Worker, One-to-One Resident Care - Grace Haven Residence in the subject line of your email.

To learn more about this and other career opportunities with Atlantic Baptist Housing and its affiliates, please visit our Careers page at www.abhousing.ca.

Grace Haven Residence and Atlantic Baptist Housing are equal opportunity employers and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Candidates must be currently in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $20.16 per hour

Benefits

- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Moncton, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Personal Support Worker (one to one) : 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Personal Support Worker (Moncton)
🏢 Grace Haven Residence
📍 Moncton