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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 caring environment? If so, Annapolis Royal 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 25 to 40 hours per week, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans
• Serve meal trays and assist with feeding patients
• Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Bathe, dress, and groom patients
• Transport patients using wheelchairs or stretchers
• Respond to call signals to determine patients' needs
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Requirements

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma (1 to 2 years)
• Experience: 1 to less than 2 years
• Certification: Continuing Care Assistant Certification

Work Environment

This position is set in a rural area, specifically within a nursing home/home for the aged, where you will be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks requiring attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Client-focused
• Dependable and reliable
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Initiative and judgment
• Organized and a team player

Security and Safety

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

Health and Financial Benefits

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, health care plan, vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits: As per collective agreement
• Other Benefits: Free parking available

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $17.56 to $23.27, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Location

This position is based in Lequille, NS, a beautiful rural area that offers a peaceful and supportive community.

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are enthusiastic about providing exceptional care and support to our residents, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team at Annapolis Royal Nursing Home!

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

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.