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Continuing care assistant

Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home - 3 Jobs
Port Hawkesbury, NS
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$17.56 - $23.27 / hour
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Experienced

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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? If so, Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home is looking for dedicated individuals like you to join our team as a Continuing Care Assistant!

About the Role

As a Continuing Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care to our residents in a nursing home setting. This temporary position offers flexible hours ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week, allowing you to balance your work and personal life effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with daily living activities
  • Provide emotional support and companionship
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care

Requirements

  • Work Term: Temporary
  • Work Language: English
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 1 to less than 7 months or equivalent experience
  • Certifications: Continuing Care Assistant Certification, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate

Work Setting

  • Located in a rural area
  • Relocation costs are not covered by the employer
  • Work in a nursing home/home for the aged

Security and Safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check
  • Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/Travel Information

  • Own transportation is required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding role
  • Manual dexterity and attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours and sound discrimination
  • Standing for extended periods, with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
  • Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Personal Suitability

  • Client-focused with a strong sense of dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication
  • Flexible, organized, and reliable team player
  • Demonstrates initiative, interpersonal awareness, and sound judgment

Financial Benefits

  • Salary: $17.56 to $23.27 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • As per collective agreement

Other Benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Convenient parking options

Screening Questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is your current level of study?

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career and make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, we encourage you to apply for the Continuing Care Assistant position at Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. Join us in providing exceptional care and support to those who need it most!

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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