Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada

Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Position Available: Full-Time, Part-time, Casual

Facility Description:

As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person's lifelong routine.

This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform and assist in all aspects of the personal care of the residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Certification as a Personal Care Worker, Continuing Care Assistant or Home Health Provider is required

- Nursing experience in a long-term care facility

- Good interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

- Good oral and written communication skills

- Ability to work shift work

- Alzheimer and Other Related Dementia Provincial Certificate required

- Demonstrated ability to work with residents with Alzheimer Disease and other related Dementia

- Must provide valid criminal record check and vulnerable record check.

The Birches Offers:

- Free Parking

- Comprehensive Benefits Package

- Comprehensive Orientation

- A supportive work environment

Salary Range: In accordance with current collective agreement between The Birches

and C.U.P.E. Local 3199

HOURS OF WORK: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift Hours - 12 hr / 8hr shifts.

Please note:

· This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.

· Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.

· If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.

Please direct all applications to: https://easyapply.co/a/9782bed2-3388-4f94-bf6f-7471adcca59f