Continuing Care Assistant

Shannex Incorporated; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned organization in Halifax is looking for a Continuing Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting clients with daily living activities and providing compassionate care. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, certification in CPR and First Aid, and a dedication to maintaining client privacy. Opportunities for continuing education and various perks available. Join a team committed to better living and meaningful connections.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Access to discounts through WorkPerks program

Opportunities for continuing education

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a healthcare or home care setting.
• Ability to manage self through self-reflection.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with daily living activities like bathing and dressing.
• Recognizes and reports changes in client conditions.
• Documents according to facility policy.

Skills

Compassion

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Literacy

Food Handling Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program

Completion of Dementia: Understanding the Journey

Completion of Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program

Job description

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 Parkland At Home team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

• 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 clients with hygiene needs and daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, positioning in bed, and transferring to and from bed to chair
• Assists with client's special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter
• Recognizes and reports a situation or change in resident circumstances, conditions or behavior which poses a threat to the client’s health, safety, security and well-being
• 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
• Collaborate with the client, client family and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of an individualized resident Care Plan
• Fills and replenishes supplies in client rooms, households, and washrooms
• Provides basic laundry services and seamstress support (e.g. sewing on buttons, applying clothing labels, etc.)
• Cleans rooms in client(s) private home after areas utilized for personal care, meal preparation and serving, etc.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in a responsible way
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality in relation to clients, client families, employees and visitors at all times
• Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Care Record, progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, documentation and audits, incident reports etc.
• Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Home and Community Support Manager(s)
• Reports all concerns to RN/LPN on site if in Retirement Living or Enhanced Care facilities
• Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per Shannex policies
• Completes rounds and corresponding documentation as per facility policy when in Retirement Living and Enhanced Care facilities
• Additional duties as assigned/required

About You

• Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency according to the CCA Entry to Practice Policy
• Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare or home care setting
• Proof of valid Food Handlers Certification (where full scope model applies)
• Proof of valid CPR/First Aid certification level C is required
• Having the knowledge and ability to use computers and information technology to improve efficiency.
• Utilizing various modes of technology in a safe and ethical way. Includes the ability to learn and engage with emerging technologies and adapting quickly to new systems and software.
• Ability to manage and grow self through self-reflection and the development of exceptional interpersonal skills
• Completion of Dementia: Understanding the Journey is considered an asset
• Completion of Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program is considered an asset
• Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset
• Class 5 driver’s license and appropriate valid automobile insurance considered an asset

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

If you’re 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 applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.