Care Support Assistant (Full Time)
Full-time
Employment Status: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Home Support
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 80
Work Schedule: Days with an evening, weekend rotation
Union/Bargaining Unit: CUPE
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position
We offer a workplace free from the repetitive and boring, where you know you’ve helped someone remain independent, and meet some great people along the way. Our CCA’s provide care in client homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.
Competitive salaries and vacation time
Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
Travel compensation
One-on-one client care
SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
The opportunity to make a difference in your community
Work with clients in their homes to provide personal care
- Provide respite care
- Help with mobility and transfers
- Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)
PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province or other relevant certification or work experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program)
Students in nursing, CCA programs and internationally educated nurses will also be considered
Current CPR/First Aid required
A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required, a Vulnerable Sector Search may also be required
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
About us: VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal, and social support to people who want to live every day to the fullest while remaining in their own homes and communities
Are you working in healthcare or a related field and interested in starting a career as a Continuing Care Assistant? Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program.
The CCA-RPL program recognizes knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through on-the-job training, formal education, and life experiences to be assessed for credit awarded towards CCA program education. CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program
Funding for CCA Programs at community colleges
Funding is also available for the Continuing Care Assistant Program at community colleges across Nova Scotia. Please contact your local college for more details.
Continuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care, PSW, Student, new grad, CCAIT, CCA in training
VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at for further details.
VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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