Continuing Care Assistant - Casual

Shannex; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Brunswick is seeking a Casual Continuing Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, collaborative care planning, and maintaining a supportive environment. Qualified candidates should have a Personal Support Worker diploma and be available for flexible scheduling. This position offers competitive wages and meaningful benefits.

Benefits

Approximate hourly wage: $28.91

Free onsite parking

Access to WorkPerks program

Continuing education and training

Qualifications

• Valid Personal Support Worker Acute Care diploma or equivalent.
• Availability to work flexible hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with hygiene and daily living activities.
• Collaborate on individualized Resident Care Plans.
• Plan and implement resident leisure activities.

Skills

Senior Care

Nursing Home Experience

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

Computer Skills

Caregiving

Vital Signs Experience

Education

Personal Support Worker Acute Care diploma

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

We are searching for a Casual Continuing Care Assistant (PSW) to join our Thomas Hall team based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

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 :

• Approximate hourly wage : $28.91
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks, vendors, and discounts through our WorkPerks program including discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel and tickets to 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
• 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 on a daily basis
• 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 :

• A valid Personal Support Worker Acute Care diploma or Provincial Personal Care Worker course or equivalent
• Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Availability to work a minimum of 6 shifts per quarter; available to work all shift types and days of the week
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire
• Valid CPR & First Aid Certification or BLS (required)
• Advanced proficiency in the English language is required; proficiency in French considered an asset
• Alzheimer's and Dementia Care course considered an asset
• Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment considered an asset
• A passion for the healthcare sector and / or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988 Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced; also provides Transitional Health services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit the Shannex careers page.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Skills

Senior Care, Nursing Home Experience, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, Basic Math, Computer Skills, Caregiving, Vital Signs Experience, Medical Terminology, Rota Management, Mentoring, Leadership Skill

Employment Details

• Employment Type : Gig
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1

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