Sydney Ns Personal support worker Jobs – 3 Openings This Week

Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex —Sydney, NS
- $19.10–$24.09 an hour
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Care Team Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Glace Bay, NS
- $24.91–$28.37 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- BLS Certification
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Continuing Care Assistant
Northside Community Guest Home —North Sydney, NS
- $24.41–$27.13 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- First Aid Certification
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Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex —Sydney, NS
You hold a valid CPR/First Aid certification. Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals…
$19.10–$24.09 an hour
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Care Team Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Glace Bay, NS
Where there are no applicants with provincial certification the employer may consider candidates who are eligible to write the CCA knowledge exam and obtain…
$24.91–$28.37 an hour
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Continuing Care Assistant

Shannex -
Sydney, NS

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
$19.10–$24.09 an hour

Qualifications

Bilingual
French
CPR Certification
English
First Aid Certification

Full job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Temporary Full-time Continuing Care Assistant to join our Harbourstone Enhanced Care team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Approximate hourly wage: $19.10 - $24.09
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Life, travel, and other insurances
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
RRSP program (5% employer matching)
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment
Assists with resident’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter
Assists in restorative care e.g. walking, range of motion
Provides mealtime assistance when required
Provides snacks, morning and afternoon fluid passes and night lunches, while monitoring intake
Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Resident Care Record, resident progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, servery documentation and audits, incident reports etc
Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Supervisor
Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan
Assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities daily
Assists with light housekeeping duties
Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice
Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor.
Additional duties as assigned/required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency according to the CCA Entry to Practice Policy
You are registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act
For more information on how to become a certified CCA in Nova Scotia:ca/careers/education-options/recognize-prior-learning/
You hold a valid CPR/First Aid certification
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.
You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Completed Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset
Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
Knowledge of principles of personal care including bathing, oral hygiene
Ability to utilize technology (i.e. Electronic Health Care Records)
A completed Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program is considered an asset
Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset
Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset
A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, servic

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