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Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex
Amherst
On-site
CAD 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
Join Shannex as a Continuing Care Assistant in Amherst, Nova Scotia, where you'll assist residents with daily living activities and collaborate in their care plans. Benefit from a supportive team, competitive hourly wage, and comprehensive health benefits. If you're passionate about providing quality care for seniors, this is the perfect role for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Valid Continuing Care Certification or equivalent required.
- Registered in Nova Scotia's CCA registry.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with hygiene and daily living activities.
- Collaborate on individual Resident Care Plans.
- Plan and implement resident leisure activities.
Skills
Education
Job description
If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living .
We are searching for a Continuing Care Assistant to join our Northumberland Hall Team based in Amherst Nova Scotia.
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 youve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include :
- Approximate hourly wage : $18.72 $24.09
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24 / 7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- Pension Plan
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannexs 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;
- 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 on a daily basis;
- 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.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement collaboration and accountability you bring :
- A valid Continuing Care Certification or Provincial Personal Care Worker course or equivalent;
- You are registered in Nova Scotias CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act
- Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days nights weekends and holidays
- A clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening;
- Alzheimers and Dementia Care course considered an asset;
- Previous working experience with elderly in longterm care or a senior living environment an asset
- Valid CPR & First Aid Certification preferred.
- A passion for the healthcare sector and / or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations services and care.
About Us
It all began in 1988 when our Founder Joseph Shannon purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney Cape Breton. For 35 years Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations services and care in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario. Our industryleading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences Shannex Enhanced Care Faubourg du Mascaret and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
If youre ready to join the Shannex team of Great People apply today!
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity diversity inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex every team member belongs.
All applicationsare kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Key Skills
Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 18 - 24
Continuing Care Assistant • Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
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