Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Full Time

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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. 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 you’ll 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 more What we need from you:Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)PSW, HSW, certification from another province or other related healthcare certifications or experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (PLAR) Program)Students in nursing, CCA programs, and internationally educated nurses will also be consideredCurrent CPR/First Aid requiredA valid driver’s 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) About us:VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want to live every day to the fullest while remaining in their own homes and communitiesAttention 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'', ''hiringOrganization'': { ''@type'': ''Organization'', ''name'': ''VON Canada (Nova Scotia)'', ''logo'': ''https:\/\/app.jobvite.com\/logo\/su4838_WkTQkfuU400x400_1551314154268_Subsidiary.png'' } ''employmentType'': ''Permanent, Full-Time'', ''industry'': ''Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)'', ''identifier'': ''ozLAsfw6'', ''jobLocation'': [ { ''@type'': ''Place'', ''address'': { ''@type'': ''PostalAddress'', ''addressLocality'': ''Truro'', ''addressRegion'': ''Nova Scotia'', ''addressCountry'': ''Canada'' } }, { ''@type'': ''Place'', ''address'': { ''@type'': ''PostalAddress'', ''addressLocality'': ''Elmsdale'', ''addressRegion'': ''Nova Scotia'', ''addressCountry'': ''Canada'' } } ], ''title'': ''Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Full Time'', ''baseSalary'': { ''@type'': ''MonetaryAmount'', ''currency'': '''', ''value'': { ''@type'': ''QuantitativeValue'', ''minValue'': '''', ''maxValue'': '''', ''unitText'': '''' } } } Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Full Time Apply Apply Later Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Truro, Nova Scotia Elmsdale, Nova Scotia Permanent, Full-Time ReqID: 39875 Description Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Requisition Details:Employment Status: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE)Program: Home SupportWork Schedule: Days, with an evening & weekend rotationBi-weekly Hours: 80Part-Time positions are also availableUnion/Bargaining Unit: NSGEUWork Area: Truro, Colchester & East Hants 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 more What we need from you:Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)PSW, HSW, certification from another province or other related healthcare certifications or experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (PLAR) 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) About us:VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want to live every day to the fullest while remaining in their own homes and communitiesAttention 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 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. 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