CCA - Home Support - Victoria County Homemakers
About the role
Do you live in the Neil's Harbour, Ingonish, Dingwall or Bay St. Lawrence areas? Then we are looking for You! We are looking for passionate CCA's to be part of our Homecare team in Victoria County. If you live in any of those surrounding areas and are interested in this great employment opportunity, click the link BELOW! Reporting to the Home Support Supervisor, the CCA/HSW is responsible for providing service to clients in accordance with the individual care plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Meal preparation
- Provide respite for families and care givers
- Documentation (e.g., reporting client concerns, progress notes, incident reports)
- Completes other tasks as required
Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle required
- Continuing Care Assistant Certificate, PCW Certificate or be a current PLAR candidate
- International Students in Canada with a Nursing degree can apply
- Nursing/LPN students currently enrolled in a program can apply
- Students of Continuing Care Assistant Program (CCA) who are about to complete the program can apply
- Completion of Standard First Aid and CPR C
- Alzheimer/ Dementia care course
- Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills
We thank all applicants however, only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
About Northwood
Northwood is Nova Scotia’s original senior citizen advocate, dating back to 1962. Since that time, we have led the way as Nova Scotia’s most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. We are the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and are recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people, not on profit margins.
Northwood is a full spectrum health, lifestyle and continuing care organization with a staff of more than 1,700. We are continuously recognized as a great place to work, with the distinction of being one of Nova Scotia’s Top Employers as well as a Top Employer in Atlantic Canada. These special designations recognize employers who lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
CCA - Home Support - Victoria County Homemakers
About the role
Do you live in the Neil's Harbour, Ingonish, Dingwall or Bay St. Lawrence areas? Then we are looking for You! We are looking for passionate CCA's to be part of our Homecare team in Victoria County. If you live in any of those surrounding areas and are interested in this great employment opportunity, click the link BELOW! Reporting to the Home Support Supervisor, the CCA/HSW is responsible for providing service to clients in accordance with the individual care plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Meal preparation
- Provide respite for families and care givers
- Documentation (e.g., reporting client concerns, progress notes, incident reports)
- Completes other tasks as required
Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle required
- Continuing Care Assistant Certificate, PCW Certificate or be a current PLAR candidate
- International Students in Canada with a Nursing degree can apply
- Nursing/LPN students currently enrolled in a program can apply
- Students of Continuing Care Assistant Program (CCA) who are about to complete the program can apply
- Completion of Standard First Aid and CPR C
- Alzheimer/ Dementia care course
- Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills
We thank all applicants however, only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
About Northwood
Northwood is Nova Scotia’s original senior citizen advocate, dating back to 1962. Since that time, we have led the way as Nova Scotia’s most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. We are the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and are recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people, not on profit margins.
Northwood is a full spectrum health, lifestyle and continuing care organization with a staff of more than 1,700. We are continuously recognized as a great place to work, with the distinction of being one of Nova Scotia’s Top Employers as well as a Top Employer in Atlantic Canada. These special designations recognize employers who lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.