Continuing Care Assistant

1 week ago

Truro, Nova Scotia, 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

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following 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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