Continuing Care Assistant

Employment Opportunity!!

Victoria Park Guest House is a Licensed Residential Care Facility located in Windsor that supports Seniors. Our Home is licensed for 12 beds for Seniors who require support with medications, meals and ADLs.

Job Title: CCA (Full Time, Part Time and Casual positions available)

Our Approach:

• We believe in, and practice, Resident Focused Care and Supported Decision Making.

• We actively promote a safe, supportive, and respectful workplace.

• We promote resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate care.

• We respect privacy and confidentiality.

Position Summary:

The CCA will work to full scope of practice by providing day to day personal care to the residents.

Responsibilities include medication administration, assisting with resident cares including bathing, dressing, mobilizing, communication/documentation, assessment, light cleaning, meal preparation and cooking, and completion of other related duties as assigned.

The CCA provides care to residents in accordance with the individual care plan of the client and performs the following duties as required:

• Provide person centered care to the resident.

• Communicates with the Supervisor or LPN, as appropriate, any changes in the residents condition.

• Attends and participates in monthly meetings, multi-team meetings as required.

• Documents appropriately.

• Supports orientation of new staff .

• Helps to ensure a safe working environment .

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A graduate of a provincially recognized Continuing Care Assistant course with current NS provincial certification. We will also accept PCW applicants who are willing to complete the educational program for Entry to Practice.

• Must have the ability to work well with others.

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

• Good team player.

• Physically able to perform the assigned tasks.

• Resident-centeredness and passion for working with older people is an asset.

• CCA students who have completed their second mentorship will be considered.

Note: In accordance with the “Nova Scotia COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings” order, applicants must provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.

Job Details

• NSGEU Local 111

• 12 hour shifts (Day 7am-7pm, and Night 7pm-7am)

• Full Time, part time and casual positions available 24-48 hours/week

• scrubs and non slip foot ware required

Benefits

• Company Pension (after 1 year of employment)

• Extended Health Care

• Dental Care

• Training Opportunities

- PTO including sick time

We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates including people of African descent and other members of the visible minority community, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to apply and self-identify.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: $22.11-$24.34 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Windsor, NS B0N 0B1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Windsor, NS B0N 0B1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person