continuing care assistant

Alderwood; Baddeck; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Baddeck, Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Continuing Care Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities such as serving meals, positioning patients, and maintaining a hygienic environment. Applicants must possess relevant certifications and have 1-2 years of experience. This is a permanent position with comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 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
• Nursing Aide Certificate
• Health Care Aide Certificate

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 60 to 84 hours bi-weekly