Long-Term Care Assistant (LTCA)

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre; Eastern Passage; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Comprehensive Orientation

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Long Term Care Assistant (LTCA) for a temporary full-time position. You will support residents with daily routines and recreational activities, while not providing personal care.

A Grade Twelve or equivalent is required, with preference for recreation/healthcare background. The facility emphasizes employee wellbeing, education and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment on a vibrant campus with a

Qualifications

• Grade Twelve (12) required or equivalent.
• Preference for experience or education in recreation or healthcare
• Previous experience in a long-term care facility, senior home, or group home will be considered an asset
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work shift work
• Must have sound interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Compassion, integrity, maturity, respect and a positive attitude are essential attributes
• Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check and clear Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• To assist residents with daily routines and activities of daily living, including recreational support.
• The role does not include the provision of personal care to the residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & oral communication

Punctuality/regular attendance

Education

Grade Twelve

Job description

Long Term Care Assistant (LTCA)

Ocean ViewContinuing Care Centre

in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada

Facility: OceanView Continuing Care Centre
Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Operations
Position Available: Temporary Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

FacilityDescription:

For over 50 years, Ocean View has beendedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care with compassion andgrace. We work to enhance the lives of those we serve, ensuring a supportiveenvironment for our 171 residents.

At Ocean View we are committed to ouremployee's well being as well as providing a healthy work-life balance throughour Employee and Family Assistance Program, Personalized Assistance Health(PATH), ongoing Guarding Minds Initiatives, and promoting opportunities foreducation and professional development.

Your work at Ocean View will bemeaningful as a part of our diverse team which includes professionals fromnursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work,spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an activevolunteer program.

With a 4:1 care funding model, moderntechnology, optimized scheduling, and plans for a new facility, we arecontinually evolving to enhance our care and workplace culture.

We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch,snacks, and coffee. Additionally, Ocean View is located in a vibrant communitywith over 20 local shops and restaurants, creating a dynamic and engagingenvironment for both staff and residents.

Job Summary

Job Summary : To assist residentswith daily routines and activities of daily living, including recreationalsupport. The role does not include the provision of personal care to theresidents.

Qualifications:

• Grade Twelve (12) required or equivalent.
• Preference for experience or education in recreation or healthcare
• Previous experience in a long-term care facility, senior home, or grouphome will be considered an asset
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work shift work
• Must have sound interpersaonl, problem-solving, and organizationalskills
• Compassion, integrity, maturity, respect and a positive attitude areessential attributes
• Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check and clear Vulnerable SectorCheck.

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre Offers:

• Free Parking& on Bus Route
• ComprehensiveOrientation
• A supportivework environment

SalaryRange: In accordance with current collectiveagreement between Ocean View Continuing Care Centre and CUPE Local 1245.

Rotation: Weekends / Days / Evenings / Holidays; May bechanged as necessary to meet the operational requirements of the facility.

Please be awarethat OVCCC is a pet friendly environment.