Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Permanent Part Time Positions - Chester
About the role
Shoreham is Hiring!
Join our team! We have 2 permanent-part time positions available
Candidates must be available to start work immediately
Qualifications:
Training & Experience:
- Successful completion of CCA course and provincial CCA certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Training and experience with Alzheimer and Dementia care is an asset
- Training and experience in Palliative Care is an asset
As a member of the resident care team you must:
- Provide personal care to residents including restorative care programs, walking and range of motion
- Have the ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
- Have the ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including safe lifting, push, pull and bending with demonstrated use of proper body mechanics
- Have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to resolve conflicts
- Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information
- Understand and support the principles of Resident Focused care
- Be a respectful and hardworking team player with a professional and courteous manner
- Communicate and report relevant information regarding resident care and any health and safety issues to your Supervisor.
- Provide a criminal record check.
Duties:
- Assists clients with hygiene needs and daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, positioning in bed, feeding and transferring.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities on a daily basis.
- Collaborates with residents, families, volunteers and other members of the team in the development of an individualized Resident care plan.
Hours: 56 Hours biweekly with potential for additional hours
Salary: As per Shoreham’s scale
Effective: Candidates must be available to start work immediately
If this exciting opportunity interests you, please click APPLY!
Shoreham is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicant. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
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.
Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Permanent Part Time Positions - Chester
About the role
Shoreham is Hiring!
Join our team! We have 2 permanent-part time positions available
Candidates must be available to start work immediately
Qualifications:
Training & Experience:
- Successful completion of CCA course and provincial CCA certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Training and experience with Alzheimer and Dementia care is an asset
- Training and experience in Palliative Care is an asset
As a member of the resident care team you must:
- Provide personal care to residents including restorative care programs, walking and range of motion
- Have the ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
- Have the ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including safe lifting, push, pull and bending with demonstrated use of proper body mechanics
- Have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to resolve conflicts
- Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information
- Understand and support the principles of Resident Focused care
- Be a respectful and hardworking team player with a professional and courteous manner
- Communicate and report relevant information regarding resident care and any health and safety issues to your Supervisor.
- Provide a criminal record check.
Duties:
- Assists clients with hygiene needs and daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, positioning in bed, feeding and transferring.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities on a daily basis.
- Collaborates with residents, families, volunteers and other members of the team in the development of an individualized Resident care plan.
Hours: 56 Hours biweekly with potential for additional hours
Salary: As per Shoreham’s scale
Effective: Candidates must be available to start work immediately
If this exciting opportunity interests you, please click APPLY!
Shoreham is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicant. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
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.