Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Coast; Yarmouth; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Coast family as a Continuing Care Assistant in Yarmouth, NS! This role offers a welcoming work environment with flexible scheduling (casual, part-time, full-time) and comprehensive responsibilities, including providing personal care and companionship to residents. Ideal candidates are effective communicators, reliable, and physically fit, meeting all educational requirements for the role.

Qualifications

• Clear Criminal Record check from the last 6 months.
• Registered with the CCA Registry.
• Able to perform physically demanding job duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene, oral care, and emotional support to residents.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies.
• Work within the NSAHO Scope of Practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical fitness

Reliability

Education

Completion or enrollment in a CCA / PSW program

Current Standard First-Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Become a Member of the Coast family! We have an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits and plenty of learning opportunities. Partnered with retirement homes and long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia, work is practically guaranteed.

Note : Also open to RN, LPN and CCA students

Schedule : Casual, PT, FT positions available

• 8- 12 hour shifts
• Days and evenings

Responsibilities

Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skin care, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing and grooming

Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information

Work within the NSAHO Scope of Practice

Provide companionship and emotional support to residents

Maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to facility infection control policies

Qualifications

Clear Criminal Record check and vulnerable sectors check from within the last 6 months

Current Standard First-Aid and CPR certification

Successful completion or enrollment in a CCA / PSW program

Registered with the CCA Registry

Effective communication, both written and verbal in English

Physically fit / able to perform physically demanding job duties

Reliable and punctual with a good attendance record

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Continuing Care Assistant • Yarmouth, NS, Canada