Senior Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

Shannex Incorporated; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Continuing education

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a devoted Continuing Care Assistant to support residents at Bissett Court Enhanced Care in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, meals and mobility while contributing to individualized care plans within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.

The role requires completion of the CCA program (or equivalent), NS CCA registry status, and CPR/First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency.
• Registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with hygiene and daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals and mobilizing.
• Assist with residents' special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, catheter.
• Support restorative care like walking and range of motion.
• Provide mealtime assistance and snacks, monitor intake.
• Document care and observations per facility policy and ensure accurate records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team communication

Infection control

Technology familiarity

Education

Continuing Care Assistant program

Job description

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a devoted Continuing Care Assistant to support residents at Bissett Court Enhanced Care in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, meals and mobility while contributing to individualized care plans within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.

The role requires completion of the CCA program (or equivalent), NS CCA registry status, and CPR/First Aid certification.