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Join Our Team as a Continuing Care Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? VON Canada (Victorian Order of Nurses) is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Continuing Care Assistants in Amherst, NS. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the health and wellness of our community while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

About the Role

As a Continuing Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing personal and patient care in a home care and visiting care agency setting. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing duties related to patient care and comfort
• Assisting with personal care tasks
• Serving meal trays and feeding patients
• Weighing, lifting, turning, and positioning patients
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment by making beds and keeping patients' rooms tidy
• Administering first aid in emergency situations
• Maintaining inventory of supplies

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
• Education: College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: Experience in a similar role is an asset

Certificates and Licenses

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess the following certifications:

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Nursing Aide Certificate

Security and Safety

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients is paramount. Candidates must complete the following checks:

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check
• Tuberculosis test

Work Conditions

This role is fast-paced and physically demanding, requiring:

• Attention to detail
• A combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organizational skills
• Reliability

Health and Financial Benefits

At VON Canada, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits, life insurance, mileage paid, pension plan, as per collective agreement
• Long-term Benefits: Maternity and parental benefits
• Other Benefits: Travel insurance, wellness program

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $20.41 to $21.79, negotiable based on experience.

Location

This position is based in Amherst, NS.

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career that makes a real difference, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at VON Canada!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.