Continuing Care Assistant

Shannex Incorporated; Kentville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance program

RRSP / Pension plan

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Continuing education

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Kentville, NS is seeking a compassionate Continuing Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities, hygiene, and mobility. You will collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team to implement individualized care plans and ensure safety and well-being.

The role requires completion of a CCA program or equivalent, NS CCA registry status, and CPR/First Aid certification, with flexibility for days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalent as per NS policy.
• Registered in Nova Scotia CCA registry as required by NS roles.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check where applicable.
• Flexible hours including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia care training considered an asset.
• Experience with elderly in long-term care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with hygiene and daily living activities.
• Support with special needs such as eye care, colostomy, catheter.
• Aid in restorative care and mobility.
• Provide mealtime assistance and snacks; monitor intake.
• Document care events per policy and maintain records.
• Communicate observations to Supervisor and care team.
• Collaborate on individualized Resident Care Plans.
• Assist with resident leisure activities and light housekeeping.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Infection control

Bilingual (Fr/Eng)

Education

Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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 Orchard Court team based in Kentville, NS.

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

• 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
• RRSP program (5% employer matching) or 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 (NS roles only)
• For more information on how to become a certified CCA in Nova Scotia: ca/careers/education-options/recognize-prior-learning/(NS roles only)
• 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.
• 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