Continuing Care Assistant
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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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 Continuing Care Assistant to join our Maplestone Enhanced Care team based in Halifax, NS
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 Continuing Care Assistant to join our Maplestone Enhanced Care team based in Halifax, NS
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
- 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
- RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan
- 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
- Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment
- Assists with resident’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter
- Assists in restorative care e.g. walking, range of motion
- Provides mealtime assistance when required
- Provides snacks, morning and afternoon fluid passes and night lunches, while monitoring intake
- Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Resident Care Record, resident progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, servery documentation and audits, incident reports etc
- Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Supervisor
- 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 daily
- 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:
- Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency according to the CCA Entry to Practice Policy
- You are registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act (NS roles only)
- For more information on how to become a certified CCA in Nova Scotia: ca/careers/education-options/recognize-prior-learning/(NS roles only)
- You hold a valid CPR/First Aid certification. (required)
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.
- You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Completed Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
- Knowledge of principles of personal care including bathing, oral hygiene
- Ability to utilize technology (i.e. Electronic Health Care Records)
- A completed Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program is considered an asset
- Bilingualism in French/English is 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, daily living activities, mobility, meals, restorative care, and other individual care needs. Document care and observations, communicate with supervisors, collaborate on resident care plans, support leisure activities, and perform light housekeeping and delegated nursing tasks.
Requirements
Applicants must complete a Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalent, be registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry for Nova Scotia roles, and hold valid CPR and First Aid certification. Candidates must be available for flexible shifts and obtain the required background checks; dementia care training, experience with older adults, and a lift-and-transfer program are assets.
Skills
- Personal Care
- Resident Support
- Bathing And Dressing Assistance
- Oral And Skin Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Mealtime Assistance
- Restorative Care
- Resident Documentation
- Care Plan Collaboration
- Infection Prevention And Control
- Electronic Health Care Records
- CPR And First Aid
- Alzheimer's And Dementia Care
- Safe Lifting And Transfers
- Communication
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Virtual Healthcare
- Retirement Savings Plan With Employer Matching
- Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Discounts
- Continuing Education And Training
- Recognition And Rewards
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Continuing Care Assistant
- Continuing Care Assistant Program
- Nova Scotia CCA Registry
- CPR
- First Aid
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Infection Prevention And Control
- Personal Care
- Bathing
- Oral Hygiene
- Skin Care
- Restorative Care
- Range Of Motion
- Resident Care Plan
- Electronic Health Care Records
- Medication Incident Reports
- Lift And Transfer Program
- Long-Term Care
- Senior Living
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Resident Documentation