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Join Our Team as a Continuing Care Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Richmond Villa is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our health and wellness team as Continuing Care Assistants. If you thrive in a supportive environment and are eager to contribute to the well-being of our residents, we want to hear from you!

About Richmond Villa

Richmond Villa is committed to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. Our team is dedicated to fostering a warm and welcoming environment where individuals can thrive. We believe in the power of teamwork and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in our mission.

Job Overview

As a Continuing Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' daily needs. Your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities

• Supply and empty bed pans
• Take patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
• Serve meal trays and assist with feeding patients
• Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients
• Deliver messages, reports, requisitions, and specimens between departments
• Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
• Supervise patients' exercise routines
• Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations, and enemas
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Transport patients between care facilities
• Transport patients in wheelchairs or stretchers
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and sterilizing operative areas

Work Environment

This position will require you to work in various locations, providing care in a dynamic and engaging setting. You will be part of a team that values collaboration and support.

Requirements

• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check is required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week

Compensation

Salary: $19.76 to $20.22 hourly (to be negotiated)

Location

St. Peter's, NS

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career as a Continuing Care Assistant, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team at Richmond Villa!

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.