Continuing Care Assistant
Continuing Care Assistant
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Job Description
Job Description
If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.
We are searching for a Continuing Care Assistant to join our PARKSTONE ENHANCED CAREteam based in HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector Shannex offers opportunities for growth development and advancement. And at the end of every day you will know youve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for parttime & fulltime staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Life travel and other insurances
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program including excellent discounts for apparel restaurants technology fitness travel and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannexs Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
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 other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan;
Assists in the planning and implementation of 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
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement collaboration and accountability you bring:
You have a valid Continuing Care Certification or Provincial Personal Care Worker course or equivalent;
You are registered in Nova Scotias CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act
You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days nights weekends and holidays
You can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening;
Alzheimers and Dementia Care course considered an asset;
Previous working experience with elderly in longterm care or a senior living environment an asset
Valid CPR & First Aid Certification preferred.
A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations services and care
About Us
It all began in 1988 when our Founder Joseph Shannon purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney Cape Breton. For more than three decades Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations services and care in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario. Our industryleading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences Shannex Enhanced Care Faubourg du Mascaret and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
If youre ready to join the Shannex team of Great People apply today!
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity diversity inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex every team member belongs.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
