Continuing Care Assistant

Requisition Details:u00A0Employment Status:Casualu00A0Program: Home SupportUnion/Bargaining Unit: NSGEUOn Call: NoExisting Vacancy: Yes u2013 weu2019re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this positionu00A0About us:u00A0VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal, and social support to people who want tou00A0live every day to the fullest u00A0while remaining in their own homes and communitiesu00A0With 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.u00A0u00A0Come for the job, stay for the chance to make a real difference.u00A0u00A0What we can offer you:u00A0Competitive salaries and vacation timeTiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributionTravel compensationComprehensive orientation programOpportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledgeSMART phone provided to keep you connected during work timeThe opportunity to make a difference in your communityWork with an organization that is 120 years strongu00A0What youu2019ll be doing:u00A0Work with clients in their homes to provide personal careAssist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathingProvide respite carePlan and prepare meals and light household dutiesHelp with mobility and transfersMonitor and maintain household safetyu2026.and much moreu00A0What we need from you:u00A0Continuing 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 consideredCurrent CPR/First Aid requiredA valid driveru2019s license and access to a reliable vehicle is requiredA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required, a Vulnerable Sector Search may also be requiredMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)u00A0Are 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 Programu00A0Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program.u00A0What is the RPL Program?u00A0The 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:u00A0CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Programu00A0E:u00A0CCARPL@healthassociation.ns.cau00A0Funding for CCA Programs at community collegesu00A0Funding 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.u00A0Working 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 movementsAttention 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 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 careu00A0 #J-18808-Ljbffr