Casual Continuing Care Assistant
- Fredericton, NB, Canada
Approximate hourly wage: $30.84 - $32.79 · Temporary
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- Approximate hourly wage: $30.84 - $32.79
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Original job description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Casual (no guaranteed hours) Continuing Care Assistant (PSW) to join our Parkland Fredericton - Neill Hall team based in FREDERICTON, New Brunswick.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
We are searching for a Casual (no guaranteed hours) Continuing Care Assistant (PSW) to join our Parkland Fredericton - Neill Hall team based in FREDERICTON, New Brunswick.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Approximate hourly wage: $30.84 - $32.79
- 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
- Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as: bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment;
- Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan;
- Assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities on a daily basis;
- Assists with light housekeeping duties;
- Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice;
- Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A valid Personal Support Worker Acute Care diploma or Provincial Personal Care Worker course or equivalent;
- Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays;
- Availability to work a minimum of 6 shifts per quarter, available to work all shift types and days of the week;
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire;
- Valid CPR & First Aid Certification or BLS (required);
- Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in French considered an asset;
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset;
- Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset;
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
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Responsibilities
Assist residents with personal hygiene, meals, mobility, and other daily living activities, and contribute to individualized care plans and daily leisure activities. Perform light housekeeping and delegated nursing tasks, and communicate relevant resident care and safety information to the supervisor.
Requirements
Requires a Personal Support Worker Acute Care diploma, Provincial Personal Care Worker course, or equivalent, along with valid CPR and First Aid or BLS certification. Candidates must be available for at least six shifts per quarter across all shift types and days, provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening, and have advanced English proficiency; dementia training and relevant senior-care experience are assets.
Skills
- Resident Personal Care
- Hygiene Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living
- Resident Care Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Leisure Activity Support
- Light Housekeeping
- Delegated Nursing Acts
- Resident Safety Reporting
- Dementia Care
- CPR
- First Aid
- Flexible Shift Availability
- Communication
- Compassion
- English Language Proficiency
Benefits
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Perks and Discounts
- Continuing Education and Training
- Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement Opportunities
- Recognition and Rewards
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Continuing Care Assistant
- Personal Support Worker
- Personal Care Worker
- Resident Care
- Long-Term Care
- Senior Living
- Activities of Daily Living
- Hygiene Assistance
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
- Meal Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Resident Care Plan
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Leisure Activities
- Light Housekeeping
- Delegated Nursing Acts
- Resident Safety
- CPR
- First Aid
- BLS
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Flexible Shifts