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Truro, NS | Truro, NS
Healthcare
Experienced
Relief / Casual
Competition Number: CCA0430-CB

GEM Health Care is a leader in providing safe, efficient and quality care and has vacancy for the following:

Continuing Care Assistant - Part Time and Casual Positions

Position Scope:

A CCA is a member of the interdisciplinary resident care team and works under the direction and supervision of an RN/LPN in the provision of care.

Qualifications:

  • Grade XII education or equivalent.
  • Graduate of a provincially approved CCA program and/or nursing experience with willingness to obtain CCA designation within 2 years through RPL program.
  • Reliable with a good attendance record and cheerful disposition.
  • Must take initiative and be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Respectful and hard working team player with professional and courteous manner.
  • Dependable, ability to work in a team-structured environment and with good command of the English language.
  • Computer literacy is an asset.
  • Experience working in a Long Term Care or Home Care Setting an asset.
  • Clear and satisfactory Police Record and Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months.

Training & Experience:

  • Successful completion of CCA/ PCW course
  • Standard First Aid or Basic life Support, an asset
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach
  • Non-violent Crisis intervention

Wages based on UNIFOR Contract.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume quoting CCA to:

Wendy Stoodley
The Mira Nursing Home
[email protected]

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Thank you.

A little bit about us

The Mira Long Term Care Centre

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