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continuing care assistant

from 45 323 $
Full timeExperience not specifiedOn-siteNova Scotia
Roseway ManorNova Scotia

About this job

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
  • Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
  • Perform other duties related to personal care
  • Supply and empty bed pans
  • Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
  • Serve meal trays and feed patients
  • Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
  • Maintain inventory of supplies
  • Bathe, dress and groom patients
  • Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
  • Collect specimens

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Continuing Care Assistant Certification
  • First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

  • University or college

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Immunization records
  • Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Sound discrimination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Walking

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Parking available

Market insight

9% below median
50 053 $

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