Continuing Care Assistant

Job summary

Assist residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, meals, and mobility, and contribute to individualized care plans and daily leisure activities. Perform light housekeeping and delegated nursing tasks, and communicate relevant resident care and safety information to the supervisor.

Job details

Kiknu, meaning “our home” in Mi’kmaq, is Nova Scotia’s first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service ensures Kiknu is supporting independence, promoting dignity and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives. Shannex acts as the operating partner alongside the First Nations community of Eskasoni in the operation of Kiknu. Together, we will ensure the community will deliver exceptional service and care while honouring Mi’kmaw culture, values and traditions. We are searching for a Continuing Care Assistant to join our Kiknu team based in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who will make Kiknu a great place to live, work and visit. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of elders. Additional benefits include: 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 Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (8.7% Kiknu 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. 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 related duties as assigned About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: You have a valid Continuing Care Certification or Provincial Personal Care Worker course or equivalent. 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:novascotiacca.ca/careers/education-options/recognize-prior-learning/ You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset. Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset 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. A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care About Us A long-term care home for elders located on the Eskasoni First Nation. Kiknu envisions being a trailblazing Indigenous long term care home, fostering cultural revitalization, holistic care, and community empowerment. We strive to create a loving environment where Indigenous elders and residents thrive, embracing their heritage, respected for their wisdom, cared for with dignity and surrounded by love. Shannex is a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. If you’re ready to join our team, apply today! All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As a general note, part-time opportunities at Kiknu do not include support for immigration. Candidates requiring immigration assistance should be aware of this before applying.

What you’ll do

Assist residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, meals, and mobility, and contribute to individualized care plans and daily leisure activities. Perform light housekeeping and delegated nursing tasks, and communicate relevant resident care and safety information to the supervisor.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Continuing Care Assistant certification, a Provincial Personal Care Worker course credential, or an equivalent, and be registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry. Flexible availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required; CPR and First Aid certification are required, while dementia-care training and relevant elder-care experience are assets.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Vision Benefits • Dental Benefits • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Life Insurance • Travel Insurance • Other Insurance • 24/7 Virtual Healthcare • Defined Contribution Pension Plan • Vacation Accrual • Free Onsite Parking • Employee Discounts • Continuing Education And Training • Recognition And Rewards

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Care
• Bathing And Dressing Assistance
• Oral Care
• Skin Care
• Meal Assistance
• Resident Mobility
• Resident Care Planning
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Leisure Activity Planning
• Light Housekeeping
• Delegated Nursing Acts
• Resident Safety Communication
• Elder Care
• Dementia Care
• First Aid
• CPR

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Security & Safety