Continuing Care Assistant

1 week ago

Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Full time

Requisition Details:

Employment Status:
Permanent, Part-time (0.75 FTE)

Program Name:
Home Support

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60

Work Schedule:
Days, Evenings, Weekends

Union/Bargaining Unit:

NSGEU

On Call:
No

Location:
Annapolis & Kings County, NS

With VON you get to hit the open road, where the scenery and work are different every day.

We offer a workplace free from the repetitive and boring, where you know you've 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.

Come for the job, stay for the chance to make a real difference.

What we can offer you:
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

What you'll be doing:
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
and much more

What we need from you:
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 driver's 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)

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

Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program.

What is the RPL Program?


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:

CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program

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Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If 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).

If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its' 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 Student

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