HSW / Continuing Care Assistant - Homecare - Full Time & Part Time Positions (

Northwood; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare organization is seeking full-time and part-time Continuing Care Assistants (CCA) to provide personal care services. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, a CCA certificate or be in nursing programs. Join a company with over 60 years of community support and care, offering flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pension and benefits package

Shift premiums available

Complete orientation provided

Only work every third weekend

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Completion of Standard First Aid and CPR C.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming.
• Meal preparation and documentation of client progress.
• Respite for families and caregivers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Organization

Clinical Skills

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Provincial Certificate

Nursing / LPN program enrollment

Standard First Aid and CPR C

Job description

HSW / Continuing Care Assistant - Homecare - Full Time & Part Time Positions (

Hiring Full Time and Part Time Continuing Care Assistants (CCA) - Homecare

Do you love working independently from the comfort of your vehicle, being able to see the beautiful scenery that HRM has to offer, managing your schedule and have a passion for taking care of clients in their homes? Then we have just the job for you!

At Northwood, our team of home supper workers and CCAs provide service and safekeeping to clients in their homes; we are currently hiring full time & part time employees for various areas in HRM.

What we offer :

• Hiring Incentives may be available!
• Shift premium s and a guarantee of 80 hrs bi-weekly.
• Complete orientation provided
• Pension and benefits package
• Only work every third weekend!

Responsibilities :

• Provide personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Meal preparation
• Provide respite for families and care givers
• Documentation (e.g., reporting client concerns, progress notes, incident reports)
• Completes other tasks as required

Qualifications :

• Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle required
• International Students in Canada with a Nursing degree can apply
• Nursing / LPN students currently enrolled in a program can apply.
• Students of Continuing Care Assistant Program (CCA) who are about to complete the program can apply.
• Interested applicants must have a Continuing Care Assistant Provincial Certificate / PSW, be a recent graduate of a CCA program, or be a current PLAR candidate
• An Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) who is registered with the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) or the College of Nurses Ontario (CNO) actively pursuing license as a LPN or RN or registration with the CCA Program pursuing CCA Certification. Northwood has dedicated resources who can provide information on the above processes.
• Completion of Standard First Aid and CPR C
• Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Previous related experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills
• Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance.

If this sounds like something you are interested in, you would have the opportunity to work with an organization that has provided support and care in the community for over 60 years.