Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Independent Association of Prep Schools; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) in Dartmouth, NS. The role involves providing essential care for clients, assisting with personal daily activities, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates must have a secondary school certificate, relevant experience, and certifications in First Aid and CPR. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Previous related work experience or life experience fulfilling similar duties.
• Ability to work under pressure with various physical demands.
• Strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care ensuring client comfort and safety.
• Assist with daily living activities and meal preparation.
• Communicate effectively and maintain client records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Problem Solving

Physical fitness

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

CCA Certification

Job description

Laurel’s Lake Residence Inc. is now hiring!

Job Posted: Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Wage: C$20.00/ hour to C$21.00/ hour

Work hours: 30 to 48 hours per Week

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:

• Dartmouth, NS

Requirements:

• A secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent is required.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of related experience is required.

Responsibilities and essential job functions:

(Reporting to the Nursing Manager responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following):

• The job demands are to provide care for clients, ensuring the comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent: care must be within the scope of practice of a Continuing Care Assistant.
• Care requirements: assisting or providing complete personal care, assisting/providing with the activities of daily living, supporting physical and emotional wellbeing, meal preparation, assistance with feeding, light housekeeping and laundering of clients’ personal clothes and linens.
• Observe client conditions and reported unusual events or changes in condition.
• Understand and implement infection prevention practices.
• Maintain client records and documentation as required.
• Effectively communicate and engage clients in a variety of activities within their environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses the same only with Company personnel.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Previous related work experience in a similar position or life experience in which similar duties were completed.
• First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate
• CCA Certification an asset
• Criminal Record Check, vulnerable sector check.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work under pressure with a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to focus attention on clients, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to work daytime, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required

How to apply

Please send your application via email to [e-mail].

Your application must include the following: a cover letter.