Competition #:420-26-07-10 -25 Job Title: Continuing Care Assistant
Dept.: Nursing Start Date: Immediately
Posted Date: July 10, 2025 Close Date: Open until filled
Reg/Temp: Permanent Full/Part Part-time (5 Vacancies)
(Subject to change) 4 Pos. – 40 hrs. biweekly .50 positions (float)
1 Pos. – 32 hrs. biweekly .40 position (float)
Union: CAW/UNIFOR
Applications accepted until 4:00 PM
Opening Statement
The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 250 staff in various Departments. Under the direction and supervision of the RN Charge Nurse &/or LPN, the Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), provides resident –focused, holistic care, within an interdisciplinary team consistent with the Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of care of the RK Mac Donald Nursing Home
CORE COMPETENCIES: Resident centered focus; Communication; Conflict Management Self & Community Awareness; and Teamwork (fosters Teamwork)
Qualifications: Provincial certification in Continuing Care Assistant (CCA). Provincial CCA certification required for permanent employment. Registered member of the CCA Registry (Continuing Care Assistant Program – HANS). Certification in CPR, WHMIS, Food Handlers, Dementia/Alzheimer, Palliative care courses and gentle persuasion approach.
Hours of Work (subject to change) Float as required to fill vacant shifts for 4 hr. -6 hr., 8 hr., 10 hr., and 12 hr. shifts; as well as rotating weekends.
Shift Vary – 7am – 3 pm; 1 pm – 9 pm; 3 pm – 9 pm; 9 pm – 7 am; 7am-7 pm; 7pm – 7am; 8:30 pm – 8:30 am;
Salary $22.2259-24.0966 (experience as per Unifor contract pay scale) (Paid Breaks & 80 hrs. bi-weekly)
Benefits/Pension Information
Comprehensive Benefits
Pension – (Can deferred for 3mos, if not previously in plan)
Vacation, holiday – Prorated for fiscal year start
Sick benefits- (Upon Completion of a 528 hr. Probation Period)
Health Benefits – Health (Travel), Dental, Life, and Optionals
Good Life – Corp Rate
Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting
Continuing Care Assistant • Antigonish, Nova Scotia, CA