continuing care assistant

Government of Canada; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Canada is looking for a Continuing Care Assistant to work in a nursing home environment. The job requires certifications such as First Aid and CPR, with a strong emphasis on client focus and interpersonal skills. Candidates must have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience and be prepared for a physically demanding role. This position requires work on-site, without any remote options, and offers benefits in line with the collective agreement, as well as free parking. Strong organizational and reliability skills are essential.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience.
• Criminal record check required.
• Vulnerable sector check required.
• Adult Abuse Registry check required.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

or equivalent experience

Tools

Continuing Care Assistant Certification

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work setting

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

Credentials

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

Additional information 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
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available