VON Canada
Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Part-time 0.75 Evenings
7 days agoPayCompetitive
LocationWolfville/Nova Scotia
Employment typePart-Time
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Job Description
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- Competitive salaries and vacation time
- Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
- Travel compensation
- Comprehensive orientation program
- Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge
- SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
- The opportunity to make a difference in your community
- Work with an organization that is 125 years strong
- Work with clients in their homes to provide personal care
- Assist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathing
- Provide respite care
- Plan and prepare meals and light household duties
- Help with mobility and transfers
- Monitor and maintain household safety
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- Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)
- PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province or other relevant certification or work experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program)
- Students in nursing, CCA programs and internationally educated nurses will also be considered
- Current CPR/First Aid required
- A valid driveru2019s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required, a Vulnerable Sector Search may also be required
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.75 FTE)
Program Name: Home Support
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60
Work Schedule: Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit:u00A0NSGEU
On Call: No
Location:u00A0Annapolis & Kings County, NSu00A0Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
With VON you get to hit the open road, where the scenery and work are different every day.u00A0 We offer a workplace free from the repetitive and boring, where you know youu2019ve helped someone remain independent, and meet some great people along the way. Our CCAs provide care in client homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.u00A0
Come for the job, stay for the chance to make a real difference.u00A0u00A0
What we can offer you:u00A0What youu2019ll be doing:u00A0What we need from you:u00A0u00A0u00A0
Are you working in healthcare or a related field and interested in starting a career as a Continuing Care Assistant? Work with us while you are completing the RPL Program!u00A0
Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program.
What is the RPL Program?u00A0
The CCA-RPL program recognizes knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through on-the-job training, formal education, and life experiences to be assessed for credit awarded towards CCA program education. For more information about the program and available funding, please contact:u00A0
CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Programu00A0
E:u00A0CCARPL@healthassociation.ns.cau00A0
Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements. u00A0u00A0
Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).u00A0 If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at itsu2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.
Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: Continuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care.PSW, student, new grad, CCAIT, CCA in training, Annapolis Valley, Nursing Studentu00A0
About the company
VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) is Canada's largest, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization. Support us today! www.GiveToVON.ca
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