Long-Term Care Assistant

Job Number: J0426-0318 Job Title: Long-Term Care Assistant Job Category: Continuing Care & Support (CCA, PSW, Support Worker, Caregiver) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: Arborstone Number of Positions: 3
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Long-Term Care Assistant to join our Arborstone Enhanced Care team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $18.47
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• Pension plan
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
  Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
  Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Spending one on one time with residents to provide company, meaningful and appropriate conversation and support
• Answering call bells and redirecting residents when appropriate
• Supporting residents in recreation programming
• Assisting residents with eating under the direction of nursing staff
• Monitoring points of entry
• Assisting with family visits, meal services, daily activities and other tasks such as using technology
• Performing light housekeeping duties for residents (bed making, linen delivery, cleaning)
• Escorts residents to and from dining areas as required.
• Sets and clears tables, pours beverages, and delivers meals to residents as required.
• Under the direction of nursing staff, assists residents at mealtimes
• Performs light housekeeping duties in resident rooms such as tidying residents'/clients' rooms and collecting the garbage, cleaning closets, hanging clothing, making beds, cleaning wash basins, dental care cups, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Grade 12 education or non-academic equivalent.
• Must be willing to gain training related to role as per the facility's policy and guidelines and as reflected in the job duties. Examples could include, but not limited to, environmental hazard awareness (WHMIS); infection control practices, nonviolent crisis intervention, dementia awareness and food safety.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening upon hire
• Previous work experience that is client focused, safety minded, and covers a broad skillset
• Available to work shifts on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Previous experience in senior care, group home, caring for a family member/friend will be considered an asset.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.