We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) to join our team. Must have completed the Continuing Care Assistant Program as well as be a Registered CCA with Continuing Care. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance with daily living activities. This role is crucial in enhancing the quality of life for our residents. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) functions as part of the interdisciplinary care team under the supervision and direction of the RN, LPN, UC, and/or CM. The CCA supervises, assists with, or performs personal care for the residents and assists them with activities of daily living while promoting independence and autonomy through encouragement, respect, dignity, and support.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• The CCA will adhere to the Scope of Practice for CCA's as developed by the NS - provincial CCA Professional Advisory Committee. The CCA adheres to the scope of Employment as set out by Rosecrest Communities.
• Establishes and maintains an individualized approach while applying communication strategies and techniques in all situations.
• Collects data to support the client assessment.
• Demonstrates person-centered communication with residents, family, and the care team.
• Follows CCA Standardization by working to full scope.
• Practices in a manner consistent with the principles and legal requirements for maintaining a resident record.
• Contributes to the development and ongoing revisions of the resident-specific, holistic plan of care, as a part of the collaborative care team.

Personal Care

• Treat residents with empathy, dignity, and respect at all times.
• Request and accommodate residents' individual choices whenever possible.
• Respect the spiritual and cultural beliefs and practices of the residents.
• Encourage and support residents to maintain or regain independence.
• Respond to resident requests as quickly as possible.
• Provide personal care according to care plan/Kardex.
• Support relationships that are central to the resident.
• Assist residents to have clothes purchased, laundered and repaired as needed.
• Facilitate the maintenance of the resident's personal effects according to the wishes of the resident.

Maintenance of the Home

• Organize the residents physical environment according to their specific wishes and needs.
• Assist the resident to personalize their room.
• Clean resident areas following facility standards.
• Making Beds.
• Light housekeeping.
• Report shortages, breakage, and malfunctioning of equipment.
• Implement infection control measures.

JOB TYPES

Full-time, Part-time, Casual

RATE OF PAY

$18.73-$24.10 per hour

SCHEDULE

Varying schedules available including: 12hr and 8hr day, evening and night shifts.

WORK LOCATION

In person at The Magnolia in Enfield, Nova Scotia

BENEFITS

Casual dress

Company pension

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care