Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), Home Support - Casual

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Our CCAs provide care in client homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.Come for the job, stay for the chance to make a real difference.\u00A0What we can offer you:Competitive salaries and vacation timeTiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributionTravel compensationComprehensive orientation programOpportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledgeSMART phone provided to keep you connected during work timeThe opportunity to make a difference in your communityWork with an organization that is 120 years strong\u00A0What you\u2019ll be doing:Work with clients in their homes to provide personal careAssist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathingProvide respite carePlan and prepare meals and light household dutiesHelp with mobility and transfersMonitor and maintain household safety\u2026.and much moreWhat we need from you:Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province or other relevant certification or work experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program)Students in nursing, CCA programs and internationally educated nurses will also be consideredCurrent CPR/First Aid requiredA valid driver\u2019s license and access to a reliable vehicle is requiredA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required, a Vulnerable Sector Search may also be requiredMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):\u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).\u00A0 If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.\u00A0Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: Continuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care, student, Port Hawkesbury, new grad,\u00A0 CCAIT, CCA in training'', ''hiringOrganization'': { ''@type'': ''Organization'', ''name'': ''VON Canada (Nova Scotia)'', ''logo'': ''https:\/\/app.jobvite.com\/logo\/su4838_WkTQkfuU400x400_1551314154268_Subsidiary.png'' } ''employmentType'': ''Casual'', ''industry'': ''Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)'', ''identifier'': ''otDLsfw3'', ''jobLocation'': [ { ''@type'': ''Place'', ''address'': { ''@type'': ''PostalAddress'', ''addressLocality'': ''Louisdale'', ''addressRegion'': ''NS'', ''addressCountry'': ''Canada'' } }, { ''@type'': ''Place'', ''address'': { ''@type'': ''PostalAddress'', ''addressLocality'': ''Louisdale'', ''addressRegion'': ''Nova Scotia'', ''addressCountry'': ''Canada'' } } ], ''title'': ''Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), Home Support - Casual'', ''baseSalary'': { ''@type'': ''MonetaryAmount'', ''currency'': '''', ''value'': { ''@type'': ''QuantitativeValue'', ''minValue'': '''', ''maxValue'': '''', ''unitText'': '''' } } } Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), Home Support - Casual Apply Apply Later Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Louisdale, NS Louisdale, Nova Scotia Casual ReqID: 39928 Description Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Requisition Details:Employment Status: CasualProgram Name: Richmond County Home SupportWork Schedule: Days, Evenings, WeekendsUnion/Bargaining Unit: NSGEUOn Call: No Area of Work: Richmond CountyWith VON you get to hit the open road, where the scenery and work are different every day. We offer a workplace free from the repetitive and boring, where you know youve helped someone remain independent, and meet some great people along the way. Our CCAs provide care in client homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.Come for the job, stay for the chance to make a real difference. What we can offer you:Competitive salaries and vacation timeTiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributionTravel compensationComprehensive orientation programOpportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledgeSMART phone provided to keep you connected during work timeThe opportunity to make a difference in your communityWork with an organization that is 120 years strong What youll be doing:Work with clients in their homes to provide personal careAssist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathingProvide respite carePlan and prepare meals and light household dutiesHelp with mobility and transfersMonitor and maintain household safety.and much moreWhat we need from you:Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province or other relevant certification or work experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program)Students in nursing, CCA programs and internationally educated nurses will also be consideredCurrent CPR/First Aid requiredA valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle is requiredA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required, a Vulnerable Sector Search may also be requiredMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates. Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: Continuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care, student, Port Hawkesbury, new grad, CCAIT, CCA in training VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at http://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details. VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do. Apply Apply Later Back to Current Openings Share lang: en_US LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email