continuing care assistant

Surf Lodge Nursing Home; Town of Lockeport; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nursing facility in Nova Scotia is seeking a Casual Continuing Care Assistant to support patients in various care-related tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with outdoor activities, personal care, and monitoring vital signs. Candidates should possess the necessary certifications and have experience in a nursing or healthcare environment. Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Free parking available

Other parking options

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a nursing home or health care setting.
• College or equivalent certification required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities.
• Perform various duties related to patient care and comfort.
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Certification

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Work Term : Casual

Work Language : English

Hours : 12 to 40 hours per week

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Nursing home / home for the aged

Tasks

• Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
• Perform other duties related to personal care
• Supply and empty bed pans
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
• Serve meal trays and feed patients
• Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Bathe, dress and groom patients
• Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification
• First Aid Certificate

Area of work experience

• University or college

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available