continuing care assistant
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Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)
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May 15, 2024
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Dykeland Lodge
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_*Dykeland Lodge*_ is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.
*Job Title:* Casual CCA (FT and PT positions available also)
*Care Approach:*
* We believe in a resident focused model of care
* We recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment
* We ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their care
* We aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate, holistic care
* We recognize and respect privacy and confidentiality
*Job Description: *Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, CCA assists all residents in accordance with their care plans and activities of daily living.
*Education Preferred:*
* Successful completion of CCA/PCW course
* Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support- CPR/Choking Adult
* Experience in long term care or similar environment is considered an asset
* Alzheimer's Disease Course preferred
* Will hire PCW working towards CCA Certification once Clinical Placement has begun
* Will accept RN, LPN and CCA students
*Competencies:*
* CCAs will work within their Scope of Practice
* Ability to work 8-hr and/or 12-hr shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays included)
* Personal care of residents, including restorative care and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs
* Effective communication both written and verbal in English
* Possesses exemplary Customer Service skills
* Reliable with good attendance and cheerful disposition
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of the organization
* Must take initiative and able to work with minimum supervision
* Respectful and hardworking team player
* Demonstrate the use of proper body mechanics
* Maintain a clean and sanitary environment
* Police check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Request in the *last 3 months* is required
*What We Offer YOU:*
* Comprehensive Package for *qualified* employees (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension)
* Comprehensive Orientation
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* A supportive work environment
* Referral/Incentive Program
* "Kudos" Internal Recognition Program
* CCA Week Recognition
* Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQ, Christmas Party, Potlucks)
* Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchen
* Free parking
* Free access to current e-learning through SURGE as well as opportunities to take part in job related training and development
* *Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility (Groundbreaking on June 11, 2024)!*
* Successful candidates who may be relocating and accept an offer of employment with a Continuing Care Employer/Dykeland Lodge in Windsor, NS may be eligible for Relocation Funds
*As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, we require all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.*
*Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (Canadian Residency or Citizenship)*
Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $22.22 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Disability insurance
* Discounted or free food
* Employee assistance program
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Vision care
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Holidays
* Night shift
Work Location: In person
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LocationWindsor, NS
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Salary$22.22HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Casual employment
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9280255931
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