Continuing Care Assistant

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 daily

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.

Additional related duties as assigned

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

For more information on how to become a certified CCA in Nova Scotia: novascotiacca.ca/careers/education-options/recognize-prior-learning/

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

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.