Great People Leading the Way to Better Living
Continuing Care Assistant
Meaningful Benefits
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching) or pension plan
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- 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;
- 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.
About You
- You have a valid Continuing Care Certification or Provincial Personal Care Worker course or equivalent;
- You are registered in Nova Scotia's CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act
- You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays,
- You can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening;
- 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
- Valid CPR \& First Aid Certification preferred.
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
About Us
If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today! Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
