Continuing Care Assistant (CCA/CCAIT) - NOC 33102

ParaMed Inc.
Job location: Others NS, Nova Scotia
Job ID: #JP247-101240
Employer: ParaMed Inc.
Job Category: Caregiver & Nanny
Vacancies: 10
Salary: $17.00 per hour
Posting date: February 15, 2021
Expiry date: June 14, 2024

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA/CCAIT) Full-time 30 - 40 hrs per week

$17.00  per hour

Various locations in Nova Scotia - including Spryfield, Dartmouth and South Halifax Regional Municipality areas.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses an asset

  • Continuing Care Assistant Certification
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

CCA/CCAIT designation is preferred; candidates with prior healthcare education such as nursing students, internationally-trained healthcare providers, or out-of province personal caregivers can apply but must be willing to complete a PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition) Program if offered a position.

Direct experience in working with vulnerable individuals with preference given to those with experience in community or institutional (retirement, long term care, etc.) settings
Ability to pass a criminal record screening and vulnerable sector screening upon hire
A willingness to travel within a designated area is required; access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license is considered an asset
A passion for making a difference in your community and the lives of patients!

  • Supply and empty commodes; bathe, dress, and groom patients; prepare and serve meal trays, feed or assist in feeding of patients and assist patients with menu selection; weigh, lift, turn, and position patients; shave patients; supervise patients' exercise routines, accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort;
  • Take patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse; report or record fluid intake and output; observe or monitor patients' status and document patient care on charts; administer first aid in emergency situations;
  • Transfer patients by wheelchair or lift for treatment or surgery;
  • Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
  • Continuing Care Assistant or Continuing Care Assistant in Training Designation/Certification (those that fall under the CCAIT category must be able to provide proof of enrollment in an approved CCA program or be willing to enroll in a CCA/PLAR program + have previous personal care experience) 
  • Personal care experience is required 
  • Access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license is strongly preferred 
  • Ability to pass a criminal record screening and vulnerable sector screening upon hire 
  • A willingness to travel within a designated area is required; access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license is considered an asset 
  • A passion for making a difference in your community and the lives of patients!

Please email your resume to:  atlanticprovincesjobs@gmail.com