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

Northwood; Cowes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking Continuing Care Assistants to provide personal care and support in clients' homes. You will work independently while managing your own schedule and enjoy various benefits, including hiring incentives and paid kilometers. Candidates should have relevant certifications and a strong commitment to quality care. This position allows for both full-time and part-time work.

Benefits

Hiring incentives

Paid kilometers

Pension and benefits package

Vacation entitlements

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Completion of CCA program or PLAR candidacy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Documentation of client concerns and progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical skills

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Provincial Certificate/PSW

Nursing degree

Completion of Standard First Aid and CPR C

Alzheimer’s/Dementia care course

Job description

Overview

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

Do you love working independently from the comfort of your vehicle, seeing the beautiful scenery that HRM has to offer, managing your schedule, and caring for clients in their homes? Northwood is hiring full time and part time employees for various areas in HRM. We provide service and safekeeping to clients in their homes.

What We Offer

• Hiring incentives may be available
• Shift premiums and a guarantee of 80 hours bi-weekly
• Paid kilometers — 0.51 per kilometer
• Unionized position
• Complete orientation provided
• Pension and benefits package
• Vacation entitlements
• Work every third weekend

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Meal preparation
• Provide respite for families and caregivers
• 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 an 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
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia care course
• 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

Note

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. To learn more about Northwood please visit our website at www.nwood.ns.ca and click APPLY NOW.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.