Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Join us as a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada

Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre

Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia

Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare

Position Available: Regular Part-Time and Temporary Full-Time

Facility Description:

For over 50 years, Ocean View has been dedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care with compassion and grace. We work to enhance the lives of those we serve, ensuring a supportive environment for our 171 residents.

At Ocean View we are committed to our employee's well being as well as providing a healthy work-life balance through our Employee and Family Assistance Program, Personalized Assistance Health (PATH), ongoing Guarding Minds Initiatives, and promoting opportunities for education and professional development.

Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team which includes professionals from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work, spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.

With a 4:1 care funding model, modern technology, optimized scheduling, and plans for a new facility, we are continually evolving to enhance our care and workplace culture.

We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch, snacks, and coffee. Additionally, Ocean View is located in a vibrant community with over 20 local shops and restaurants, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for both staff and residents.

Job Summary: To perform and assist in all aspects of the personal care of the residents.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Continuing Care Assistant, Personal Care Worker, or Home Health Provider is required
• Nursing experience in a long-term care facility
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work shift work
• Alzheimer and Other Related Dementia Provincial Certificate required
• Demonstrated ability to work with residents with Alzheimer Disease and other related Dementia
• Must provide clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre Offers:

• Free Parking & on Bus Route
• Benefits Package
• Comprehensive Orientation
• A supportive work environment

Salary Range: In accordance with the Collective Agreement between Ocean View and the Ocean View Local CUPE

Rotation: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift Hours

Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment.

Please note: if the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.

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