Continuing Care Assistant - Diverse Roles & Growth (NS)

Health Association Nova Scotia; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Professional growth opportunities

Positions across the Province

Job summary

Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to provide recruitment support for continuing care employers in Nova Scotia. There are opportunities across the Northern Zone. This role offers a chance to work on an interdisciplinary team helping people live well at home.

We match you with employers in long-term care or home care. This position is ideal for those starting out or with lifelong care passion, with pathways for professional growth and a

Qualifications

• Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification is required.
• Enrolled in or eligible to be enrolled in CCA RPL Program.
• Students in nursing, CCA programs, and internationally educated nurses will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with various personal care activities (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Assist clients with meals and between meal refreshments.
• Provide respite for families and caregivers.
• Documentation (e.g., reporting client concerns, progress notes, incident reports).
• Engage residents/families in leisure/recreational programs.

Education

Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification or eligibility

Related education/work experience & CCA RPL eligibility

Students in nursing, CCA programs, or internationally educated nurses

Job description

Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to provide recruitment support for continuing care employers in Nova Scotia. There are opportunities across the Northern Zone. This role offers a chance to work on an interdisciplinary team helping people live well at home.

We match you with employers in long-term care or home care. This position is ideal for those starting out or with lifelong care passion, with pathways for professional growth and a