Position: Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)
Status: Casual Continuing Care Assistant
- The ideal candidate will be resident focused, accountable, flexible and organized.
- Candidate will have a strong attention to detail, providing safe and competent ethical resident care.
- Candidate will communicate and report pertinent and relevant information and recognize and report situations that need to be escalated for support.
- Candidate will be comfortable in collaborative and team environments and have experience working in geriatrics / long term care.
Qualifications:
- Students of Continuing Care Assistant Program (CCA) who are about to complete the program can apply.
- Interested applicants must have a Continuing Care Assistant Provincial Certificate/PSW, be a recent graduate of a CCA program, or be a current PLAR candidate
- Completion of Standard First Aid and CPR C
- Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Previous related experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills
- Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance
Requirements:
- Certification as a Continuing Care Assistant or Equivalent is required.
- Continuing Care Assistant Registry
Job Duties
- Provide and or assist with all activities of daily living.
- Collaborate with residents / team members in the development and implementation of individualized plan of care.
- Performs tasks according to company policy and scope of employment.
- Assists with residents restorative care programs, leisure activities, exercise, etc.
- Communication and report relevant information regarding resident care and safety.
Working Conditions:
- Atmosphere may be warm or noisy at times.
- Must be able to withstand long periods, of standing, walking and lifting.
- May have to work under stressful conditions.
Please submit your expression of interest along with resume and cover letter for this position
Pay: $18.37-$24.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Sydney, NS B2A 2C8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
