Long Term Care Assistant

Shannex Incorporated; Eskasoni First Nation; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Vacation accrual

Travel insurance

Onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Continuing education

Recognition program

Job summary

Kiknu, Nova Scotia's first long-term care home on the Eskasoni First Nation, is seeking a Temporary Full-time Long-Term Care Assistant to join the Kiknu team. You will provide one-on-one companionship, assist with meals, recreation activities, and daily living support under nursing direction, in a residents-first environment.

As part of Shannex Incorporated, you will help deliver culturally respectful care, follow safety protocols, and support families while ensuring dignified services to elders

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education plus CPR/First Aid.
• Food Handler Certification or healthcare experience preferred.
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Spend one-on-one time with residents providing companionship and support.
• Answer call bells and redirect residents as needed.
• Support residents in recreation programming.
• Assist residents with eating under nursing direction.
• Perform light housekeeping duties for residents (bed making, linen delivery, cleaning).
• Screen temperatures and assist with entry monitoring.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Food Handlers

Healthcare experience

Client-focused

Safety minded

Flexible shifts

Adaptable

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Job Description

Kiknu, meaning “our home” in Mi’kmaq, is Nova Scotia’s first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service ensures Kiknu is supporting independence, promoting dignity and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives.

Kiknu, meaning “our home” in Mi’kmaq, is Nova Scotia’s first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service ensures Kiknu is supporting independence, promoting dignity and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives.

Shannex acts as the operating partner alongside the First Nations community of Eskasoni in the operation of Kiknu. Together, we will ensure the community will deliver exceptional service and care while honouring Mi’kmaw culture, values and traditions.

We are searching for a Temporary Full-time Long-Term Care Assistant to join our Kiknu team based in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who will make Kiknu a great place to live, work and visit. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of elders.

Additional Benefits Include

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (8.7% Kiknu matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Spending one on one time with residents to provide company, meaningful and appropriate conversation and support
• Answering call bells and redirecting residents when appropriate
• Supporting residents in recreation programming
• Assisting residents with eating under the direction of nursing staff
• Employee screening including measuring and recording temperatures
• Promoting and enforcing social distancing protocols
• Monitoring points of entry
• Assisting with family visits, meal services, daily activities and other tasks such as using technology
• Performing light housekeeping duties for residents (bed making, linen delivery, cleaning)

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A post-secondary education, have valid CPR/First Aid training, Food Handlers Certification and/or experience working in a healthcare environment
• Previous work experience that is client focused, safety minded and covers a broad skillset.
• Available to work shifts on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• You are adaptable, friendly and eager to provide assistance where necessary
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

About Us

A long term care home for elders located on the Eskasoni First Nation. Kiknu envisions being a trailblazing Indigenous long term care home, fostering cultural revitalization, holistic care, and community empowerment. We strive to create a loving environment where Indigenous elders and residents thrive, embracing their heritage, respected for their wisdom, cared for with dignity and surrounded by love.

Shannex is a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.