Continuing Care Assistant / Personal Care Worker

VILLA Acadienne Inc.

Doing business as Villa Acadienne and Villa d'la Baie

POSITION: Continuing Care Assistant / Personal Care Worker
TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
LOCATION - Villa Acadienne: 7974 Highway 1, Meteghan, Nova ScotiaLOCATION - Villa d'la Baie: 8403 Highway 1, Meteghan, Nova Scotia

ABOUT US:

Villa Acadienne/Villa d 'la Baie are long term care facilities committed to a resident-centered model of care. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of support while integrating meaningful elements of our rich Acadian culture. We strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel valued, connected, and truly at home.

JOB PURPOSE:

As a Continuing Care Assistant, you will:

• Provide quality daily care that supports residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
• Promote dignity, comfort, independence, and safety.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Assisting with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility)
• Supporting residents with meals, hydration, and feeding as required
• Engaging residents in activities that enhance quality of life
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment
• Observe and report changes in residents' conditions to nursing staff
• Assist with mobility, lifts, and transfers using safe techniques

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nova Scotia CCA certification, or willingness to obtain CCA license upon hire
• One year of related experience preferred (unless graduated from a Nova Scotia CCA program)
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check prior to hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Compassion, patience, and respect for the elderly.
• Language of Work: English (CLB5). French considered an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent wage and benefit package with participation in the Nova Scotia Health Employees' Pension Plan (NSHEPP).
• A competitive salary with shift and weekend premiums.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume and references to:

Villa Acadienne Inc.
7974 Highway 1
Meteghan, Nova Scotia B0W 2J0
902-645-2065
902-645-3899 (fax)
[email protected]

This opportunity is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and newcomers with the legal right to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.