Continuing Care Assistant Transitional Health TCA

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.
Through a new innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH) we are opening the first transitional health center in our province in West Bedford. Shannex is the operating partner for the transitional health centre on behalf of Nova Scotia Health. you will have an opportunity to work in a facility with a purpose and design dedicated to providing care to NSH patients in central zone who no longer require hospital care but need services before they can safely return home/community.

We are searching for a Full Time Transitional Care Assistant (CCA) to join our Transitional Health Facility located in West Bedford Nova Scotia.

The transitional health model supports NSH patients/families who require additional time services and support to transition back to home/community by providing an alternate space with intentional programming building design and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation.

A Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) at West Bedford Transitional Healthprovides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living through the established philosophy of service supporting the maintenance of the patients functional abilities with the goal of returning home.

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 patients. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate Hourly Wage: $18.72 $24.10
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for parttime & fulltime staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• RRSP Program 5 employer match) or pension plan
• Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus
• 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

• Encouraging motivating and assisting patients with hygiene and daily living activities such as: bathing dressing oral care skin care meals and mobilizing according to the patients care plan
• Collaborates with the patient and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized patient Care Plan
• Assists in the planning and implementation of patient 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 patient care or safety to Supervisor.

About You

• 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.
• Asset: Previous experience supporting the care of vulnerable populations with complex social situations who are transitioning across health care settings with a goal of home first.

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 patients and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences Shannex Enhanced Care Faubourg du MascaretCare at Home team members and Transitional Health who create an exceptional patient 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.