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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.