Continuing Care Assistant

1 week ago

Hants County Shubenacadie, Canada VON Canada Full time

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent Part-Time (0.8 FTE)\u00A0
Program: Home Support
Work Schedule: Days, with an evening & weekend rotation 8 x 8hrs shifts bi-weekly\u00A0
Bi-weekly Hours: 64
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSGEU
Work Area: Truro, Colchester & East Hants County
\u00A0 About us:
VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want to\u00A0 live every day to the fullest \u00A0while remaining in their own homes and communities
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 you\u2019ve 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.\u00A0
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 120 years strong
\u00A0 What you\u2019ll 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
\u2026.and much more
\u00A0 What we need from you:
Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)
PSW, HSW, certification from another province or other related healthcare certifications or experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (PLAR) Program)
Students in nursing, CCA programs, and internationally educated nurses will also be considered
Current CPR/First Aid required
A valid driver\u2019s 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
E:\u00A0CCARPL@healthassociation.ns.ca
Funding for CCA Programs at community colleges
Funding is also available for the Continuing Care Assistant Program at community colleges across Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Government covers tuition and most program costs for eligible applicants. Please contact your local college for more details.
Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):\u00A0 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\u2019 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

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