Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) / Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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The Opportunity

Dartmouth, NS

Healthcare

Experienced

Full-time

$19.98 - $25.70 / hour

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

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: The Admiral Long Term Care Centre - Dartmouth

Title: Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) / Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Schedule: Part Time and Casual Positions

Responsibilities:

1. Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skin care, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing and grooming to residents.
2. Encourage and assist in maintaining the autonomy of residents whenever possible.
3. Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information.
4. Work within the NSAHO Scope of Practice.
5. Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
6. Maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to facility infection control policies.
7. Record keeping, updating and maintaining resident charts and reporting any changes in a resident's condition.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Standard First-Aid and CPR certification.
3. Successful completion or enrollment in a CCA/PSW program.
4. Effective communication, both written and verbal in English.
5. Physically fit/able to perform physically demanding job duties.
6. Reliable and punctual with a good attendance record.
7. Registered with the CCA Registry.
8. Previous experience working in geriatrics is an asset.

Job Type: Permanent
Pay: $19.98-$25.70 per hour

Additional Benefits:

1. Dental care
2. Extended health care
3. On-site parking
4. Paid time off

Schedule:

1. 12 hour shift
2. 8 hour shift
3. Day shift
4. Evening shift
5. Holidays
6. Night shift
7. Overtime
8. Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

A Little Bit About Us:
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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