Continuing Care Assistant

Shannex Incorporated; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Pension plan

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a dedicated Continuing Care Assistant for Glasgow Hall Enhanced Care in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. You will support residents with daily living activities and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.

Ideal candidates bring CCA training, CPR/First Aid, and a passion for senior care. Flexible shifts include days, nights, weekends, and holidays; a strong focus on safety and quality of life for residents is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency.
• Registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Criminal Record Check (and Vulnerable Sector Check when applicable)
• Flexible hours including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care training is an asset
• Infection prevention and control knowledge
• Personal care skills (bathing, dressing, oral hygiene)
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Back in Form Lift & Transfer program is an asset
• Bilingualism in French/English is an asset
• Experience in long-term care or senior living is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with hygiene and daily living activities.
• Assist with residents’ special needs (eye care, colostomy, catheter).
• Support in restorative care (walking, range of motion).
• Provide mealtime and snack/fluids assistance.
• Document care per policy (care records, notes, logs).
• Communicate observations to Supervisor and care team.
• Contribute to individualized Resident Care Plans.
• Assist with daily resident leisure activities.
• Light housekeeping duties.
• Perform delegated nursing acts per policy.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Infection control

Electronic Health Records

Communication

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency

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 Glasgow Hall Enhanced Care team based in Dartmouth, 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
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• 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 perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks 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

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/First 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