Continuing Care Assistant in Training - Bedford, Canada - ParaMed

ParaMed

Verified Company

Bedford, Canada

5 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description

As a Continuing Care Assistant in Training (CCAIT), you will assist people in your community to live safely in their homes by supporting them with daily tasks and self-care activities.

Why you'll love working here:

Best in class training and development programs
Celebration and Recognition programs
Part time and Fulltime opportunities and flexible scheduling options
Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
Company paid mobile device
Mileage compensation
Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family
Employee Assistance Program
Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you'll do:

Provide personal care to patients (ie. Grooming, dressing, bathing, etc.)
Provide assistance with a variety of household tasks (ie. Meal assistance, light cleanup duties, etc.)
Provide cognitive, social, emotional, psychological, support to the patient and family
Using work device, document information required for each patient visit
Adhere to the ParaMed policies in all interactions with patients, families or other parties ensuring privacy and confidentiality
Escalate patientrelated issues to supervisors as needed

What you bring:

CCAIT designation (or current enrollment/completion of the PLAR program)
Experience in providing personal care
Nursing background or extensive PSW experience will also be considered
Experience with elderly populations is preferred
A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is strongly preferred as travel to patient residences is required
Ability to effectively communicate both through oral and written mediums
Able to provide a current criminal check with clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS) if selected
Current CPR and First Aid obtained within Canada
Ability to demonstrate compassion, tact and diplomacy when interacting with residents/patients and their families
ParaMed recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our patients and team members from Covid19. A condition of employment with ParaMed is that all new hires receive all required doses of a Covid 19 vaccine approved by Health Canada._

Time Type:
Full time

Join us as we continue our 40year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible Join a winning team and let's succeed together

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.