Summer Student – Long Term Care Aid (LTCA)

We're Hiring: Summer Student - Long Term Care Aid (LTCA) x 2

Duration: 8 weeks
Starting Dates: mid May to early June
Hours: 32 hours per week; Tuesday through Friday
Schedule: 10am - 6pm various days of the week
Berwick, Nova Scotia
Non-Unionized Position
Rate of Pay: $18 hourly

???? What You'll Be Doing:

Resident Care & Support

• Help with unit tasks like bed-making, laundry, and passing fluids
• Assist with meals: delivering trays and offering eating support
• Support mobility needs including transfers, lifts, and repositioning
• Escort residents to meals, appointments, and activities
• Provide companionship, including sitting vigil with palliative residents
• Respond to call bells and notify staff when additional support is needed

Infection Control & Environment

• Clean/disinfect high-touch surfaces and resident areas
• Manage supplies in bathing areas and sanitize equipment
• Label resident belongings with heat press (as applicable)
• Assist with internal room transfers for residents

Communication & Team Collaboration

• Maintain respectful, open communication with team members
• Promptly report changes in resident condition or concerns

Administrative & Other Duties

• Shred documents, organize binders, and help with clerical tasks
• Support nursing staff within scope of training or delegated tasks
• Take on other responsibilities as directed to support smooth unit operations

? What You Bring:

• Completion of Grade 10 or higher
• Strong interpersonal skills and compassion for seniors
• Excellent communication (verbal and non-verbal)
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Flexibility to adapt to changing resident needs or routines
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform role duties
• Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Previous long-term care experience is an asset

To see a full job description or apply: email [email protected]