Continuing Care Assistant

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.

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.

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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