Continuing Care Assistant

GEM Health Care- leaders in providing Nova Scotia's seniors with quality health care services, is currently accepting resumes for the following position at Melville Lodge, Halifax.

Position: CCA
Position Status - Casual
Location: Halifax, NS

Job Description: A member of the interdisciplinary resident care team.

Qualifications:

• Reliable with a good attendance record and cheerful disposition
• Personal care of residents including restorative care and the ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Maintenance of a clean and sanitary environment
• Effective communication, both written and verbal in English
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information
• Must take initiative and be able to work with minimal supervision
• Respectful and hardworking team player with a professional and courteous manner
• Police Check and Vulnerable Sector/Screening Request within the last 3 months is required
• CCAs will work within the NSAHO Scope of Practice
• Will be accepting RN, LPN and CCA students
• Wages based on CUPE contract.

Training & Experience:

• Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support - CPR / Choking - Adult
• Successful completion of CCA course
• Alzheimer/Palliative and WHIMIS courses
• Experience in a similar environment including palliative care is considered an asset
• Experience with Paperless charting and computer literacy required