Continuing Care Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Bissett Court team based in Dartmouth, 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 you’ve 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 Shannex’s 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.
Assists with resident’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter
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 Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Resident Care Record, resident progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, servery documentation and audits, incident reports etc. Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Supervisor 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:
Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency according to the CCA Entry to Practice Policy You are registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act (NS only) You hold a valid CPR/Frist Aid certification. (required) You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays, Completed Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset; Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices. Knowledge of principles of personal care including bathing, oral hygiene .
Ability to utilize technology (i.e. Electronic Health Care Records)
A completed Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program is considered an asset.
Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset
Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset. A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care Additional duties as required.
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 Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Continuing Care Assistant jobs in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
About Shannex Incorporated
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do.
Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
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Continuing Care Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Bissett Court team based in Dartmouth, 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 you’ve 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 Shannex’s 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.
Assists with resident’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter
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 Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Resident Care Record, resident progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, servery documentation and audits, incident reports etc. Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Supervisor 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:
Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency according to the CCA Entry to Practice Policy You are registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act (NS only) You hold a valid CPR/Frist Aid certification. (required) You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays, Completed Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset; Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices. Knowledge of principles of personal care including bathing, oral hygiene .
Ability to utilize technology (i.e. Electronic Health Care Records)
A completed Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program is considered an asset.
Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset
Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset. A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care Additional duties as required.
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 Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Continuing Care Assistant jobs in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
About Shannex Incorporated
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do.
Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home