Continuing Care Assistant

2 days ago

Truro, Canada Townsview Estates Full time

**Job Overview**

Townsview Estates is a 51-bed residential care facility located in Truro, NS, licensed by the Province of Nova Scotia. At Townsview, we strive to provide exceptional, resident-focused care to seniors, in a safe, compassionate, and home-like environment—promoting dignity, independence, and community connection.

As a Continuing Care Assistant, you will provide essential support to individuals in need of assistance with daily living activities. Under the direction of an RN and/or LPN, your primary focus will be on enhancing the quality of life for our clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about caregiving and making a positive impact in the lives of seniors.

Successful applicants must provide a clean vulnerable and criminal sector check and be physically and mentally capable to complete a 12 hour shift day or night.

**Duties** include but are not limited to:

- Providing or cueing personal care to clients, including assistance with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisting in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care.
- Administering medications
- Light housekeeping duties
- Assisting with mobility and transfers to ensure safety and comfort.
- Offering companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' overall well-being.
- Documenting care provided and reporting any changes in client condition to the supervising nurse.
- Maintaining and promoting health and safety standards and procedures according to Townsview's guidelines and resident care standards to a level of consistency with recognized provincial standards, including ethical guidelines.
- Promoting and maintaining good working relationships and communication within the facility, with other health care program personnel, with residents and their families and with the general public.
- Adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
- Adhering to Infection Prevention and Control policies and protocols.

**Qualifications**
- CCA certification or enrollment in CCA program
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention
- First Aid/CPR Training
- Fire & Life Safety
- Medication Awareness
- Basic principles of personal care
- Experience with seniors is preferred
- Strong caregiving skills with a genuine passion for helping others
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and seniors
- Excellent communication skills to interact positively with clients, families, and team members
- A compassionate demeanor with patience and empathy towards clients' needs

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $23.11 per hour

Work Location: In person

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