Impactful Homecare: Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Avanti; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood in Halifax, NS is seeking a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) for homecare. This in-person, full-time role focuses on compassionate client care in a community setting.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and offering respite for families, with thorough documentation of client progress and concerns. Availability includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; drivers and vehicle are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have CCAC/PSW certificate or be a recent CCA program graduate.
• Be a current PLAR candidate for CCA certification as applicable.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Perform light housekeeping duties in clients' homes.
• Meal preparation for clients.
• Provide respite support for families and caregivers.
• Documentation of client concerns, progress notes, and incidents.
• Complete other tasks as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Reliability

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Provincial Certificate/PSW

CCA program graduation

NNAS/CNO license pursuit (intl)

Nursing degree for International Students

Job description

Northwood in Halifax, NS is seeking a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) for homecare. This in-person, full-time role focuses on compassionate client care in a community setting.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and offering respite for families, with thorough documentation of client progress and concerns. Availability includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; drivers and vehicle are preferred.