Yarmouth Argyle Home Support Services

02/26/2026

Now Hiring:
Continuing Care Assistants
2 Full-Time Permanent positions (40 hrs/wk)
1 Full-Time Term position (40 hrs/wk for at least one year)

CCAs provide home support services such as personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and respite to NS Continuing Care clients throughout Yarmouth County, assisting and supporting clients in maintaining their independence safely in their own home settings for as long as possible.

Applicants must demonstrate:
Strong skills in CCA competencies
Strong work ethic: reliability, dependability, trustworthiness
Professionalism in the workplace
Time management & organizational skills
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Meaningful respect and interaction with clients & families
Strong communication skills
Awareness of client capacity and needs
Willingness to learn and follow legislated acts/regulations, home
care standards, and Agency policies/procedures
Willingness to travel
Willingness to work weekend and evening rotation

Applicants must have:
Provincial certificate from the Continuing Care Assistant program
Clean Criminal & Vulnerable Sector record checks
Clean Child Registry Check
Reliable vehicle with current driver's license, vehicle registration,
and auto insurance

Agency offers:
Provincial CCA rates
Health & Dental benefits, group insurance, and pension
Guaranteed hours within availability block
Paid vacation
Compensated mileage
24/7 Supervisory support
Employee Assistance Program

Inquiries/resumes may be submitted to:
Heather MacDonald, Executive Director
Email: heathermacdonald@yahss.ca
Fax: 902-648-3277
In person at 3997 Hwy 308 Tusket, NS B0W 3M0
By mail: PO Box 100 Tusket, NS B0W 3M0

Posting date: February 26, 2026
Closing Date: March 13, 2026

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02/24/2026

Now Hiring:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Supervisor
Full-Time position

The incumbent will work closely with the Executive Director, RN Supervisor, and part-time LPN Supervisor. Responsibilities include the supervision and continuing education of Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs), ensuring compliance with Home Care Standards for the provision of safe, quality client services.

Accountabilities include:
Supervision and performance evaluation of CCAs & students;
Assisting with staff training
Communication with Continuing Care
Assisting with client intake process
Responding to progress notes & incident reports & updating care plans
Attending client case conferences as needed
Participation in on-call rotations
Providing reporting information & data
Compliance with legislated Acts, regulations & Agency policies & procedures
Serving on internal and/or external committees

Knowledge & Education:
Current registered LPN with experience in managing & supervising staff
Strong communication skills
Sensitivity & awareness of client needs
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

A detailed job description is available upon request.
Posting date: February 24, 2026
Closing date: March 15, 2026
Inquiries and/or resume can be referred to:
Heather MacDonald, Executive Director
3997 Hwy 308 Tusket, NS B0W 3M0
Email: heathermacdonald@yahss.ca
Fax: 902-648-3277 Cell: 902-749-8525

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02/24/2026

Due to road & weather conditions and storm cleanup, our office will be closed today with Admin staff working from home. Clients are reminded to be prepared with backup plans should CCA staff not be able to complete visits as scheduled throughout the day, depending on conditions in their area. Clients can call our message line at 902-648-2137 and someone will return your call if needed.
We regret the inconvenience this may cause. The wind is causing whiteouts in many areas with heavy drifting and we value the safety of our staff on the roads.

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02/11/2026

Our office will remain closed for the rest of the day. Admin staff are working from home. Clients can leave messages at 902-648-2137 and someone will return calls if needed.

Thank you, and stay safe!

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02/11/2026

Please be advised that due to weather and road conditions, we have delayed opening our office. We will reassess and possibly open later. However, admin staff are still working from home. Clients are still able to contact the office and leave messages at 902-648-2137. Messages are taken regularly throughout the day and someone will return your call if needed.

Clients should be prepared to implement their back-up plans. Depending on road conditions in their areas and routes, CCAs may or may not be able to make some of their visits.

Stay safe everyone!

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01/26/2026

Please be advised that due to weather and road conditions, with more snow in the forecast, our office will be closed today. Admin staff are working from home. Clients are still able to contact the office and leave a message at 902-648-2137. Messages are taken regularly throughout the day and someone will return your call if needed.

Clients should also be prepared to use their backup plans. Depending on conditions in their areas and routes, CCAs may or may not be able to make some of their visits.

Stay safe everyone!

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01/25/2026

With an impending winter storm being forecast for overnight and throughout the day on Monday, we would remind our clients and their families that their visits may or may not be affected. Please be prepared to activate your back up plan, especially if conditions require staff to be off the road for a prolonged period of time.
Should power and internet go down at any time, clients can still call our general line at 902-648-2137. Leave a message and someone will return your call if urgent.

Our road staff will call their clients if cancelling a visit due to the weather/road conditions. However, if they can't get through and are unable to leave a message for any reason, feel free to call the message line above to confirm.

We will be assessing the weather and road conditions tomorrow morning, potentially delaying opening, or closing it for the day. Our admin staff will still be working from home, as long as we have access to power and internet services.

We wish to thank you for your consideration of the safety of our staff. Stay safe everyone!

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01/19/2026

Due to the current weather and road conditions throughout Yarmouth County we wish to advise our clients that your visits may or may not be affected. Conditions can vary considerably from one district to the other and may cause delays and/or cancellations. Please keep in mind that we value the safety of our staff and they will proceed as conditions allow. However, we would remind clients and their families to be prepared to use their backup plans if necessary.
We appreciate your patience as we attempt to keep our staff safe and thank you for your consideration. Stay safe!

01/12/2026

Now hiring the following two CCA positions to provide personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and respite services to our Continuing Care clients:

One full-time term position (1 year minimum vacancy) with 40-hour/week guarantee. Daytime blocks 8am-6pm with two evening blocks 11:30am-9:30pm.

One full-time permanent position with 40 hour/week guarantee. Daytime blocks 7am-5pm with two evening blocks 11:30am-9:30pm.

Applicants must be fully certified as CCA with the province of NS and registered with the CCA registry; have reliable vehicle with current drivers license, insurance, registration; have current criminal & vulnerable sector checks and child abuse registry check; must be up-to-date in First Aid, CPR, food safety & WHMIS. Applicants are expected to have full competencies in personal care, meal preparation, and housekeeping duties, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Applicants are expected to be reliable and trustworthy.

Resumes with references can be submitted by January 26:
By email: heathermacdonald@yahss.ca
By mail: PO Box 100, Tusket, NS B0W 3M0
In person: 3997 Hwy 308, Tusket, NS

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12/15/2025

Due to the weather/road conditions throughout Yarmouth County we wish to advise our clients that your visits may or may not be affected. Conditions can vary considerably from one district to the other and may cause delays and/or cancellations. Please keep in mind that we value the safety of our staff and they will proceed as conditions allow. However, we would remind clients and their families to be prepared to use their backup plans if necessary.
We appreciate your patience as we attempt to keep our staff safe and thank you for your consideration.

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10/07/2025