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Job Number: J- Job Title: Continuing Care Assistant Job Category: Continuing Care & Support (CCA, PSW, Support Worker, Caregiver) Job Type: Casual Work Location: Parkland at Home Number of Positions: 10

Job Description

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 Continuing Care Assistant to join our Parkland at Home Limited 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: $23-24/hour
• 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

• Assists clients with hygiene needs and daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, positioning in bed, and transferring to and from bed to chair
• Assists with client's special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter
• Recognizes and reports a situation or change in resident circumstances, conditions or behavior which poses a threat to the client’s health, safety, security and well-being
• Assists in restorative care e.g. walking, range of motion
• Provides mealtime assistance when required
• Provides snacks, morning and afternoon fluid passes and night lunches, while monitoring intake
• Collaborate with the client, client family and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of an individualized resident Care Plan
• Fills and replenishes supplies in client rooms, households, and washrooms
• Provides basic laundry services and seamstress support (e.g. sewing on buttons, applying clothing labels, etc.).
• Cleans rooms in client(s) private home after areas utilized for personal care, meal preparation and serving, etc.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in a responsible way.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality in relation to clients, client families, employees and visitors always.
• Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Care Record, progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, documentation and audits, incident reports etc.
• Reports all concerns to RN/LPN on site if in Retirement Living or Enhanced Care facilities.
• Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per Shannex policies.
• Completes rounds and corresponding documentation as per facility policy when in Retirement Living and Enhanced Care facilities
• Additional duties as assigned/required

About You

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

• Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency according to the CCA Entry to Practice Policy
• For more information on how to become a certified CCA in Nova Scotia:
• Minimum 2 years' experience in healthcare or home care setting
• Proof of valid of the Food Handlers Certification (where full scope model applies)
• Proof of valid CPR/First Aid certification level C is required
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.
• Having the knowledge and ability to use computers and information technology to improve efficiency
• Utilizing various modes of technology in a safe and ethical way. Includes the ability to learn and engage with emerging technologies and adapting quickly to new systems and software
• Ability to manage and grow self through self-reflection and the development of exceptional interpersonal skills
• Completion of Dementia: Understanding the Journey is considered an asset
• Completion of Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program is considered an asset
• Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

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 .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.