Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), Weekends - Part-time 0.2

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Requisition Details

• Employment Status : Permanent, Part-time (0.2 FTE)
• Program Name : Home Support
• Number of Hours Bi-Weekly : 16
• Work Schedule : Days, Evenings (Weekends Only)
• Union / Bargaining Unit : NSGEU
• On Call : No
• Locations : Annapolis and Kings County, NS
• Existing Vacancy : Yes - we are currently hiring for an existing vacancy in this position.

What we can offer you

What you’ll be doing

What we need from you

Are you working in healthcare or a related field and interested in starting a career as a Continuing Care Assistant? Work with us while you are completing the RPL Program!

Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program.

What is the RPL Program?

The CCA-RPL program recognizes knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through on-the-job training, formal education, and life experiences to be assessed for credit awarded towards CCA program education. For more information about the program and available funding, please contact :

CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program

E : CCARPL@healthassociation.ns.ca

Funding for CCA Programs at community colleges

Funding is also available for the Continuing Care Assistant Program at community colleges across Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Government covers tuition and most program costs for eligible applicants. Please contact your local college for more details.

Working conditions and physical demands

This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants)

If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

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