Ccas & Lpns

Are you a well-rounded professional, pursuing a challenging career with the chance to grow and make a real difference? There are many available positions in long term care for Licensed Practical Nurses who have a passion for working with seniors; or with home nursing, where you will provide care to people of all ages in their homes and other community settings.

In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, the
**LPN** performs a wide variety of resident care functions within the scope of practice, code of ethics, and governing legislation. The LPN provides a leadership and supervisory role to the Continuing Care Attendant/Personal Care Worker.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assisting clients with various personal care activities
- Use of lifts and slings to transfer patients with a movement disorder
- Administration of medication
- Nighttime monitoring and assistance
- Light housekeeping (Laundry, washing dishes, sweeping and wiping of surfaces)
- Basic food prep of a blenderized feed for the clients
- Outings in the community
- Facilitation of community inclusion activities

**Core Requirements**:

- Current Licensed (or eligible for license) with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses

As a
**CCA **enjoy variety in your workdays and truly have a passion for caring for others. You will work within a team of highly skilled professionals who provide exceptional long-term care and home care. You can expect to receive opportunities for professional growth and an attractive compensation and benefits package. Whether you are just starting your career or have demonstrated a lifelong love for helping others we have an opening for you

**Responsibilities**:

- Assisting clients with various personal care activities (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming).
- Perform light housekeeping duties.
- Assist clients with meals and between meal refreshments.
- Provide respite for families and care givers.
- Documentation (e.g., reporting client concerns, progress notes, incident reports).
- Engage residents/families in leisure/recreational programs.

**Core Requirements**:

- Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification
- Persons with related education and/or work experience and are enrolled in or are eligible to be enrolled in CCA RPL Program
- Students in nursing, CCA programs, and international educated nurses will be considered.