Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)
 

The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada

Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Position Available: Full-Time, Part-time, Casual

 

Facility Description:

As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.

This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform and assist in all aspects of the personal care of the residents.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

- Certification as a Personal Care Worker, Continuing Care Assistant or Home Health Provider is required

- Nursing experience in a long-term care facility

- Good interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

- Good oral and written communication skills

- Ability to work shift work

- Alzheimer and Other Related Dementia Provincial Certificate required

- Demonstrated ability to work with residents with Alzheimer Disease and other related Dementia

- Must provide valid criminal record check and vulnerable record check.

 

The Birches Offers:

• Free Parking

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Orientation

• A supportive work environment

 

Salary Range: In accordance with current collective agreement between The Birches

and C.U.P.E. Local 3199

 

HOURS OF WORK: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift Hours - 12 hr / 8hr shifts.

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Please note: 

• This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.

• Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.

• If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.

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