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- Part-time
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- Full-time
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Shannex Incorporated

Continuing Care Assistant

Kentville, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

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 Orchard Court team based in Kentville, 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

About The Opportunity

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

About You

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, meals, mobility, special care needs, and restorative activities. Document care, report relevant observations and safety concerns, collaborate on individualized care plans, support leisure activities, and perform light housekeeping and delegated nursing tasks.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed a Continuing Care Assistant program or an accepted equivalent, be registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry for Nova Scotia roles, and hold valid CPR and First Aid certification. Candidates must be able to work flexible shifts and obtain required background checks; infection-control knowledge is expected, while dementia training, lift-and-transfer training, bilingualism, and relevant senior-care experience are assets.

Skills

Personal Care
Resident Support
Bathing And Dressing Assistance
Oral Hygiene
Skin Care
Mealtime Assistance
Mobility Assistance
Restorative Care
Resident Documentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Infection Prevention And Control
Electronic Health Records
CPR And First Aid
Dementia Care
Communication
Flexible Scheduling

Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Travel Insurance
Virtual Healthcare
RRSP With Employer Matching
Pension Plan
Paid Vacation
Free Onsite Parking
Employee Discounts
Continuing Education And Training
Recognition And Rewards

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Keywords

Continuing Care Assistant
Continuing Care Assistant Program
CCA Registry
CPR
First Aid
Criminal Record Check
Vulnerable Sector Check
Alzheimer’s And Dementia Care
Infection Prevention And Control
Personal Care
Resident Care Plan
Electronic Health Care Records
Restorative Care
Range Of Motion
Medication Incident Reports
Colostomy Care
Catheter Care
Lift And Transfer
Long-Term Care
Senior Living
Interdisciplinary Team
Resident Documentation
Mealtime Assistance
Flexible Shifts

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