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Join Our Team as a Continuing Care Assistant!

Company: Laurel's Lake Residence Inc.

Job Category: Health and Wellness

Location: Timberlea, NS

Salary: $20.00 to $21.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? At Laurel's Lake Residence Inc., we are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Continuing Care Assistants. This is a permanent position where you will play a vital role in providing care and support to our residents in a nursing home setting.

Work Schedule

• Work Term: Permanent
• Hours: 30 to 48 hours per week
• Work Language: English

Key Responsibilities

As a Continuing Care Assistant, your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Accompanying patients on outdoor recreational activities
• Performing duties related to patient care and comfort
• Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Serving meal trays and feeding patients
• Taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
• Weighing, lifting, turning, and positioning patients
• Maintaining patients' rooms and making beds
• Supervising patients' exercise routines
• Maintaining inventory of supplies
• Answering call signals to determine patients' needs
• Collecting specimens and administering first aid in emergencies

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a similar role
• First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Basic security clearance

Work Environment

This position is set in an urban area within a nursing home/home for the aged. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you will be required to:

• Work under pressure and perform repetitive tasks
• Engage in physically demanding activities, including standing for extended periods and handling weights up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Exhibit manual dexterity and attention to detail

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Client focus and dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills and flexibility
• Initiative and interpersonal awareness
• Strong judgment and organizational skills
• Reliability and the ability to work as a team player

Inclusivity and Support

At Laurel's Lake Residence Inc., we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer:

• Support for newcomers and refugees, as Canadian work experience is not required
• Awareness training for employees to foster a welcoming work environment for youth
• Access to Elders for Indigenous workers seeking support and guidance

Why Join Us?

Become a part of a caring community where your contributions truly matter. At Laurel's Lake Residence Inc., you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a positive impact on the lives of our residents. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career in health and wellness, we want to hear from you!

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.