Continuing Care Assistant - Elmsdale, Canada - VON Canada (Nova Scotia)

VON Canada (Nova Scotia)

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Elmsdale, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status:
Permanent, Part-Time (0.53 FTE)

Program:
Home Support

Work Schedule:
Days with an evening, weekend rotation. - 7x 6hr shifts biweekly

Bi-weekly Hours: 42

Union/Bargaining Unit:

NSGEU

Location:
Truro, Colchester & East Hants County

Are you passionate about helping people remain healthy and at home for as long as possible? As part of the VON team, you can make a positive impact on the lives of people in your community.**
Come work with us - Make a difference

Responsibilities:

As a Home Support Service Provider, you will work in the community to provide services including personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and respite to clients in their own homes.

Qualifications:

Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA), Home Support Worker (HSW), Personal Support Worker (PSW), Home Health Provider (HHP) or Home Health Aid (HHA) certification from NS
PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province, other relevant certification (IE residential support worker, paramedic) or relevant experience, who are enrolled in or are eligible to complete the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (PLAR) Program
Nurses; retired, nonactive licence, who are in good standing with their college or Internationally educated nurses (PLAR may be required)
Students in health care programs such as nursing, CCA, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, etc will also be considered

Other Qualifications:

Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required
Current CPR/First Aid required
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organization skills
Strong assessment skills
Ability to work independently and problem solve
Ability to work flexible hours
A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check is required upon the start of your employment
Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Are you working in healthcare or a related field and interested in starting a career as a Continuing Care Assistant? Work with us while you are completing the RPL Program
Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program.

What is the RPL Program?

The CCA-RPL program recognizes knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through on-the-job training, formal education, and life experiences to be assessed for credit awarded towards CCA program education.

For more information about the program and available funding, please contact:

CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program