Overview
Continuing Care Assistant role at Shannex Incorporated. Being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe is valued in our communities, which aim to inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.
Responsibilities
- Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment
- Collaborates with the resident and the interdisciplinary team in the development of the individualized Resident Care Plan
- Assists in planning and implementing resident leisure activities on a daily basis
- Assists with light housekeeping duties
- Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice
- Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor
About You – Qualifications
You have a valid Continuing Care Certification or Provincial Personal Care Worker course or equivalentYou are registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry ActA valid CPR / First Aid certification (required)You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidaysYou can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screeningAlzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an assetPrevious working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an assetA passion for the healthcare sector and / or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and careBenefits
Approximate hourly wage : $18.72 - $24.09Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program; Life, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24 / 7 for FREE through the group health benefit planRRSP program (5% employer matching)Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingAccess to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through WorkPerks programAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors with locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.
If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today. Great People is a core value at Shannex and reflects our belief that every team member belongs. All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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