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Continuing care assistant

Annapolis Royal Nursing Home - 2 Jobs
Lequille, NS
Posted 2 days ago
Job Details:
$22.02 - $24.09 / hour
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Health Insurance

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Join Our Team as a Continuing Care Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment? Annapolis Royal Nursing Home is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Continuing Care Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the health and wellness of our residents while working in a fulfilling and rewarding role.

About the Role

As a Continuing Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to our residents. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Accompanying patients on outdoor recreational activities
  • Performing duties related to patient care and comfort
  • Taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
  • Serving meal trays and assisting with feeding
  • Weighing, lifting, turning, and positioning patients
  • Maintaining cleanliness in patients' rooms and making beds
  • Bathing, dressing, and grooming patients
  • Transporting patients using wheelchairs or stretchers

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Employment Duration: Permanent
  • Language: English
  • Work Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in a similar role

Certifications

Applicants must possess the following certifications:

  • Continuing Care Assistant Certification
  • First Aid Certificate

Work Environment

This position is set in a nursing home/home for the aged, where you will be part of a fast-paced and supportive team. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to perform repetitive tasks, including:

  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, and kneeling
  • Handling weights of up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Qualities

We are looking for candidates who are:

  • Client-focused and dependable
  • Possessing excellent oral communication skills
  • Flexible and able to take initiative
  • Organized and reliable team players
  • Patient and possess interpersonal awareness

Security and Safety

All candidates must undergo a criminal record check, provide immunization records, and complete a tuberculosis test. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are also required.

Benefits

At Annapolis Royal Nursing Home, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Health care plan
  • Dental and vision care benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits as per collective agreement

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $22.02 to $24.09, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Location

This position is based in Lequille, NS, where you will be part of a caring community dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career as a Continuing Care Assistant, we encourage you to apply and join our compassionate team at Annapolis Royal Nursing Home!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.

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