Continuing Care Assistant, Full-time, Part-time, Casual

We offer:

· Sign on Bonus $4000 · Relocation Reimbursement up to $5000

· Pension Plan · Health and Dental Coverage

· Flexible Schedules available · Employee Family Assistance Program

· Education Grants and on site programs - Salary per NSGEU Collective Agreement

-Work Schedule: Mornings, Days, Evening, Nights, Weekends and Holidays

Position Scope:

Directly responsible to the Director of Resident Care. The Continuing Care Assistant is to provide direct client personal care to residents in accordance with their individual care plans in order to meet the individual residents’ needs. Care is to be provided in accordance with the philosophy, objectives, and policies of Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corporation. Responsible for the supervision of staff in a fair and objective manner and in accordance with the Managing Unsatisfactory Performance Policy.

Responsibilities:

Daily tasks assigned by the Charge Nurse (supervisor):

· Assist residents with hygiene and daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, positioning in bed, feeding, and transferring.

· Assist in admission and in-house transfers as directed by the charge nurse.

· Answer resident call bells.

· Keep resident rooms tidy and organized.

· Clean and make beds, strip beds and room of discharged residents.

· Measure and record intake and outputs.

· Share in observing changes in resident’s condition and report observations to immediate supervisor.

· Following the completion of the in-house safe lifts and transfer program - provide physical assistance to residents in moving and positioning in bed, transferring in and out of bed, walking and simple ROM exercises.

· Collect samples as required (urine, stool, etc.).

· Perform routine charting as directed.

· Assist in preparation of deceased patient.

· Take temperatures (oral, temporal, axilla or rectal) pulse and blood pressure PRN).

· Be prepared to complete Alzheimer and Related Dementia Care Course.

· Attend in-service programs and other workshops.

· May assist in orientation of new employees.

· Develop and maintain good public relations with residents, staff and visitors.

· Be familiar with fire, personnel, EMO policies etc. within the home.

· Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all.

· Document and/or communicate changes in resident mood, behavior, or condition to all appropriate staff.

These duties are only basic and prime duties of the job, related and allied duties will be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to operate the home (i.e. cleaning closets, cleaning caddies, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, Roho cushions, disinfecting bed following death).

Qualifications:

· Successful completion of an approved Continuing Care Assistant Course.

· Ability to work as a team member and foster collaborative relationships.

· Demonstrated commitment to quality improvements initiatives and evidence-based practices.

· Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

· Ability to organize, prioritize and special attention to accuracy and detail.

· Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills.

· Demonstrated accountability and responsibility.

· Demonstrated planning, organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.

· Committed to ongoing learning.

· Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health.

· Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment.

· Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position.

· Alzheimer Disease and Related Care Course an asset.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $44,660.00-$48,419.00 per year

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Healthcare Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person