Carecor Health Services is Looking for Patient Observer Full Time

Job Description

Carecor is looking for dedicated and compassionate patient observers to join our amazing team working in hospitals serving the Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding area. We’re ready when you are!

Are you a caring person who enjoys keeping others company? Our patient observers are responsible to observe and assist with the care of one or two patients through simple comfort measures such as keeping the patient company or watching how they are doing. For each assignment, you will be in one facility for a full 12hour shift.

Why Join Us

Join for the job, stay for the experience – Carecor is a first-choice healthcare staffing provider, holding contracts with hospital sites throughout Nova Scotia which provide a safe and fully supported work environment. Our diverse placements help develop your career with each new experience.

Get the shifts you want when you want – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts. Your shift choices are endless!

Competitive benefits – Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.

Be your best self – We care about your well-being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful. Your time with us can accommodate career growth as you advance your education and professional credentials.

Job Qualification

Our “exemplary standing” with Accreditation Canada is held to the highest regard and is a testament to the fact that we uphold the same hiring standards and patient care delivery as the facilities in which we serve.

Education: High School Diploma or Some College

At least one year of recent personal care experience in a similar position or life experience in which similar duties were completed

Proof of current immunization for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis B

Proof of negative TB skin test within the past one (1) year or negative chest x-ray within the past five (5) years

Current First Aid Level A

Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate

Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire

Please note that based on recent government mandates and directives, healthcare workers are now required to provide proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination. If successful, new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

About Us

For over 35 years, proudly helping healthcare workers take control of their career.

Carecor Health Services Ltd. (Carecor) is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.

Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.

We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.