Continuing Care Assistant

Location: Isthmus of Chignecto (River Hébert)

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We are searching for a  Continuing Care Assistant  to join our  Northumberland Hall  team based in  Amherst, Nova Scotia .

Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional Benefits Include

Approximate hourly wage: $21.79 - $27.12

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with an FTE of 0.40 and higher)

Life, travel, and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment

Assists with resident’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter

Assists in restorative care e.g. walking, range of motion

Provides mealtime assistance when required

Provides snacks, morning and afternoon fluid passes and night lunches, while monitoring intake

Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Resident Care Record, resident progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, servery documentation and audits, incident reports etc

Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Supervisor

Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan

Assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities daily

Assists with light housekeeping duties

Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice

Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor.

Additional duties as assigned/required

About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency according to the CCA Entry to Practice Policy

You are registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act

For more information on how to become a certified CCA in Nova Scotia: ca/careers/education-options/recognize-prior-learning/

You hold a valid CPR/Frist Aid certification. (required)

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment

You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Completed Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset

Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices

Knowledge of principles of personal care including bathing, oral hygiene

Ability to utilize technology (i.e. Electronic Health Care Records)

A completed Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program is considered an asset

Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset

Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care