continuing care assistant

Alderwood; Baddeck; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Alderwood is seeking a Continuing Care Assistant in Baddeck, NS, to provide essential care for residents in a nursing home. The role involves assisting with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, and transporting patients. Candidates should have relevant certifications and be willing to relocate if necessary.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.
• Must have Continuing Care Assistant Certification.
• First Aid and CPR Certificates are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans.
• Serve meal trays and feed patients.
• Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

College or CEGEP certificate

Job description

Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

Work setting:

• Willing to relocate
• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks:

• Supply and empty bed pans
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Bathe, dress, and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the required certifications listed above?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Work details:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Hours: 60 to 84 hours bi-weekly

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Continuing Care Assistant • Baddeck, NS, CA