continuing care assistant

Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursing home in Port Hawkesbury is seeking a Continuing Care Assistant. The role involves providing essential care to residents in a supportive environment. Candidates should have required certifications and be prepared to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding setting. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our elderly residents.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• Recent graduates of relevant programs are encouraged.
• Certifications listed are mandatory.
• Experience required: 1 to less than 7 months.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment assisting residents.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort.
• Provide support with daily living activities.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Continuing Care Assistant Certification

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Nursing home / home for the aged

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

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
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is your current level of study?
• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

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Continuing Care Assistant • Port Hawkesbury, NS, CA