Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)/Personal Care Worker (PCW)

GEM Health Care Group Limited; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

GEM Health Care Group, a respected family-run healthcare provider in Nova Scotia, is seeking casual Continuing Care Assistants to support elderly residents. In a nurturing environment, you will deliver personal care and foster emotional wellbeing, enhancing the quality of life for seniors in a safe and dignified setting.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Effective communication in English required.
• Physically fit to handle demanding job duties.
• Punctual and reliable attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene and care to residents.
• Maintain safe and clean environment.
• Document changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Emotional Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Standard First-Aid and CPR certification

Completion or enrollment in a CCA/PSW program

Registered with the CCA Registry

Job description

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The Opportunity

Highway 304, NS

Healthcare

Entry Level

Relief / Casual

$19 - $21.50 / hour

Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. From housekeeping to administering medication, our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.

Location: Yarmouth Heights

Title: Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) / Personal Care Worker (PCW)

Schedule: Casual Positions

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skin care, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing and grooming to residents
• Encourage and assist in maintaining the autonomy of residents whenever possible
• 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
• Record keeping, updating and maintaining resident charts and reporting any changes in a resident's condition
  
  

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Standard First-Aid and CPR certification
• Successful completion or enrollment in a CCA/PSW program
• 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
• Registered with the CCA Registry
• Previous experience working in geriatrics is an asset
  
  

We're looking for

Core Skills

Confidentiality Emotional Leasing Schedule Support

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A Little Bit About Us

GEM Health Care Group

GEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian, family run business which has been enhancing the lives of seniors in the communities where they operate since 1979.

We continue to remain a leader in transforming how health care is delivered to seniors in Nova Scotia and we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment.

GEM currently operates various levels of seniors' care facilities throughout Nova Scotia, Ontario, and in Hollywood, Florida.

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Job Type: Casual

Pay: $19.00-$21.50 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Schedule:
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed
  
  

Supplemental Pay

• Overtime pay
  
  

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