Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career?

Are you an experienced DSW who loves working with individuals with unique needs? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Nurse Next Door employee, you receive:

● One-on-one care: Work directly with the client to provide the best care possible. Continuity of care is achieved by working with the same clients weekly.

● Support: 7-day support from the Care Manager

● 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

Duties

● Work one-on-one with clients in their homes or facilities

● Providing companionship to clients

● Assisting clients with activities of daily living

● Light meal preparation & housekeeping, and delivering professional care consistent with the client's specific care plan

Requirements for the position:

● A DSW certificate (or equivalent training), or current enrollment in a Nursing program. A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a Bachelor’s degree with a Psychology minor will also be considered.





● Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working with clients with cognitive and physical disabilities.

● Experience working in the areas of harm reduction, addictions, and mental health.

● Must have a reliable personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments, recreational activities, and other outings (mileage reimbursement provided).

● Weekend and evening availability is required.

● A valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed within the last year.

● Certifications such as Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Indigenous Cultural Training, and Mental Health First Aid are considered assets.

● A negative TB skin test or chest X-ray (completed within the last two years).

● Two qualified references.

We Make Lives Better – so let’s start with yours!

Offers of employment are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of valid medical exemption.

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Developmental Service Worker (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
📍 Thunder Bay