Continuing Care Assistant

Continuing Care Assistant – Temporary Full Time

Location : Orchard Court, Kentville, Nova Scotia

Shannex is looking for a compassionate, honest and professional Continu‑Care Assistant to join the Orchard Court team. We offer a dynamic work environment, meaningful impact, and opportunities for growth.

Job Overview

This role involves daily assistance to residents with hygiene, mobility, meals, documentation, and participation in interdisciplinary care planning and leisure activities. The position is full‑time and temporary, requiring a flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilization.
• Provide support for special needs such as eye care, colostomy, catheter care, and restorative activities.
• Offer mealtime assistance, monitor intake, and provide fluids and snacks as needed.
• Document care using facility records, resident progress notes, medication‑related reports, and audits.
• Communicate observations and relevant information to the Supervisor.
• Collaborate on individualized Resident Care Plans and leisure activity planning.
• Complete light housekeeping duties.
• Perform delegated nursing acts according to policy and scope of practice.

Qualifications & Requirements

Benefits

About Us

Shannex is a family‑owned organization that has grown to become a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

EEO & Inclusion

Shannex values equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We celebrate Great People and ensure a culture that embraces the uniqueness of every individual.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level : Entry level. Employment type : Full‑time. Job function : Other.

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