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

GEM Health Care Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GEM Health Care Group, a family-run business dedicated to enhancing seniors' lives in a safe and dignified environment. Positions include personal support workers providing essential care and companionship to residents. Competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and flexible shifts available.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Vision care

Qualifications

• Current Standard First-Aid and CPR certification required.
• Successful completion or enrollment in a CCA / PSW program necessary.
• Registered with the CCA Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skin care, and bathing assistance.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning residents and staff.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

CCA / PSW program

Standard First-Aid and CPR certification

Job description

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. Our staff, from housekeeping to administering medication, is the foundation and face of our business.

Location: Melville Lodge, Halifax

Schedule: Permanent full-time positions available, 8-12 hour shifts (days/evenings/nights)

Responsibilities

1. Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skin care, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing, and grooming
2. Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff, and organizational information
3. Work within the NSAHO Scope of Practice
4. Provide companionship and emotional support to residents
5. Maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies

Qualifications

1. Current Standard First-Aid and CPR certification
2. Successful completion or enrollment in a CCA / PSW program
3. Registered with the CCA Registry
4. Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)
5. Physically fit to perform demanding job duties
6. Reliable and punctual with a good attendance record

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary

$19-$25 per hour

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• 8-hour shifts
• Day, evening, and night shifts

Application Question

Do you have a CCA certificate?

About GEM Health Care Group

GEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian, family-run business operating since 1979, dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors. We are leaders in transforming senior healthcare delivery in Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Florida, providing safe, dignified, home-like environments for our residents.