continuing care assistant

Employment and Social Development Canada; Kingston; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking dedicated individuals for a rewarding role in patient care. This position involves assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring their comfort, and providing essential support in a fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those you care for while working alongside a supportive team. If you're passionate about helping others and have the necessary certifications, this could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a path to full-time employment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Must have Continuing Care Assistant Certification and First Aid/CPR Certificates.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor activities and assist with personal care.
• Administer first aid and maintain patient comfort and safety.
• Supervise patients' exercise routines and transport them as needed.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Team player

Education

College diploma or certificate (1-2 years)

Job description

• Location: 198 MAIN STREET Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
• Salary: $21.00 to $24.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 12 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Part time leading to full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

Overview

Languages

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Perform other duties related to personal care
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
• Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations, and enemas
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Bathe, dress, and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
• Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and sterilizing operative areas
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• University or college

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Mahone Bay Nursing Home

• Health care and social assistance
• 4 job postings advertised
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