Continuing Care Assistant in Training

12 hours ago

Halifax, Canada ParaMed Home Health Care Full time

ParaMed is Canada’s largest home healthcare provider with multiple locations in 5 provinces across the country. Our goal is to not only make a real difference in the lives of people in the community, but also redefine care in the home to keep up with changing demands.

We are currently seeking energetic and dedicated Continuing Care Assistants (CCA) to join our dynamic team of community support caregivers dedicated to helping patients in our community, with activities of daily living.

**Location**: Halifax Regional Municipality (Dartmouth, NS, Halifax, NS, Bedford, NS, and Surrounding Areas)

**Job Type**: Casual, Part-Time and Full-Time Positions Available

**Position Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provides personal care to the patient (ie. Grooming, dressing, bathing, etc.)
- Provides assistance with a variety of household tasks (ie. Meal assistance, light clean-up duties, etc.)
- Provides cognitive, social, emotional, psychological, support to the patient and family
- Using work device, document information required for each patient visit
- Adhere to the ParaMed policies in all interactions with patients, families or other parties ensuring privacy and confidentiality
- Escalate patient-related issues to supervisors as needed

**Qualifications**:

- CCAIT designation (or current enrollment/completion of the PLAR program)
- Experience in providing personal care is required
- Nursing background or extensive PSW experience will also be considered
- Experience with elderly populations is preferred
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is strongly preferred as travel to patient residences is required
- Ability to effectively communicate both through oral and written mediums;
- Able to provide a current criminal check with clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS) if selected
- Current CPR and First Aid obtained within Canada
- Ability to demonstrate compassion, tact and diplomacy when interacting with residents/patients and their families

**As a ParaMed Caregiver, You Will Receive**:

- Priority will be placed to ensure our caregivers work within a small geographical area to minimize travel time between patients
- Day and Evening Shifts available
- One on one patient care experience
- Health and dental benefits available to you and immediate family
- Paid orientation
- A family-like team of individuals who will listen and support you every step of the way

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