Continuing Care Assistant Halifax, Nova Scotia
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2 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Parkland At Home Limited team 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:
- 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 clients with hygiene needs and daily living activities including bathing dressing oral care skin care positioning in bed and transferring to and from bed to chair
- Assists with clients special needs e.g. eye care colostomy and catheter
- Recognizes and reports a situation or change in resident circumstances conditions or behavior which poses a threat to the clients health safety security and well-being
- Assists in restorative care e.g. walking range of motion
- Provides mealtime assistance when required
- Provides snacks morning and afternoon fluid passes and night lunches while monitoring intake
- Collaborate with the client client family and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of an individualized resident Care Plan
- Fills and replenishes supplies in client rooms households and washrooms
- Provides basic laundry services and seamstress support (e.g. sewing on buttons applying clothing labels etc.)
- Cleans rooms in client(s) private home after areas utilized for personal care meal preparation and serving etc.
- Utilizes supplies and equipment in a responsible way
- Maintains privacy and confidentiality in relation to clients client families employees and visitors at all times
- Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Care Record progress notes initiating medication incident reports documentation and audits incident reports etc.
- Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Home and Community Support Manager(s)
- Reports all concerns to RN/LPN on site if in Retirement Living or Enhanced Care facilities
- Follows safety environmental and infection control practices as per Shannex policies
- Completes rounds and corresponding documentation as per facility policy when in Retirement Living and Enhanced Care facilities
- Additional duties as assigned/required
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement collaboration and accountability you bring:
- Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency according to the CCA Entry to Practice Policy
- Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare or home care setting
- Proof of valid of the Food Handlers Certification (where full scope model applies)
- Proof of valid CPR/First Aid certification level C is required
- Having the knowledge and ability to use computers and information technology to improve efficiency.
- Utilizing various modes of technology in a safe and ethical way. Includes the ability to learn and engage with emerging technologies and adapting quickly to new systems and software.
- Ability to manage and grow self through self-reflection and the development of exceptional interpersonal skills
- Completion of Dementia: Understanding the Journey is considered an asset
- Completion of Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program is considered an asset
- Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset
- Class 5 drivers license and appropriate valid automobile insurance considered an asset
Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!
Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.
Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
