Continuing Care Assistant - Truro, Canada - Wynn Park Villa

Wynn Park Villa

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Truro, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)
This is a Temporary Full-Time position.

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Position Scope:

The CCA is responsible to and works under the direction of the LPN or RN in providing care for the resident(s) which includes meeting their physical, social, and psychological needs.

Maintains confidentiality and respects the residents right to privacy.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintains and promotes health and safety standards and procedures according to Wynn Park Villa guidelines and resident care standards to a level consistent with recognized provincial standards, including ethical guidelines.

Promotes and maintains good working relationships and communications within the facility, with other health care program personnel, with residents and their families and with the general public.

Participates in activities related to the provision of care for the residents by performing duties including but not limited to:

Assisting in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care;
Observing any unusual reactions, symptoms and incidents that may indicate changes in a resident's condition and reporting such to his/her supervisor;
Recording appropriate information in the 24Hour Report, Resident flow sheet and progress notes on Civica (Momentum);
Performs palliative and postmortem care;
Maintaining and assisting with the activities of daily living according to resident's capabilities, including personal care related to hygiene, elimination and activities of daily living;
Recognizing the individuality of residents by involving them in decisions related to their care;
Turns and positions residents, uses mechanical lifts, as per facility policy at all times;
Performing treatments as designated under the direction of the supervisor;
Prepares residents for meals, assist them in taking nourishment at mealtimes, and between meals, recording input and output as needed.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 education or equivalent
Graduate of a provincially approved CCA program and/or nursing experience with willingness to obtain CCA designation within 3 years through Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) program and/or a RN or LPN student.
Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Reliable with good attendance record
Respectful and hardworking team player with professional and courteous manner
Experience working in a Long-Term Care or Home Care Setting an asset
Clear Criminal Record Abstract and Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months

Shift Availability:

12 Hour Shifts (Prebooked and On-Call)
Days, Nights and Weekends

Who We Are:

Wynn Park Villa is a 60-bed long term care facility.

Our Facility is family owned and has three generations working alongside many skilled professional and support services staff to make our facility as family orientated and homelike as possible for our residents.

We strive to provide excellent care and support for both our Residents and their loved ones. Our goal is to make each Resident who resides with us as safe and comfortable as possible.

We hope that our Residents and their families enjoy our home and whatever we can do to assist you, we will.

Our Staff are our greatest asset, and they all know that our motto is the Resident comes first. Our Residents are treated with dignity and respect; we take great pride in caring for each Resident.

What We Can Offer You:

Flexible Scheduling (Students encouraged to apply)
Competitive salaries (including night and weekend shift premiums)
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive Orientation Program
Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge
The opportunity to work with a fantastic Resident focused team

Are you working in healthcare or a related field and interested in starting a career as a Continuing Care Assistant?

Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program for participants accepted into the 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 funding please contact the Health Association NS - CCA Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program:

Work with us while you are completing the program

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract, Casual

Salary:
$19.25-$24.34 per hour

Benefits: