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Requisition Details:
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Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.75 FTE)
Program Name: Home Support
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit:\u00A0NSGEU
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
Program Name: Home Support
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit:\u00A0NSGEU
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
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About us:
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VON Canada is a not-for-profit organization providing home and community care services for over 125 years. Focusing on person-centred care, we provide people with the support they need and want, at home and in the community, so they can live healthier, happier lives surrounded by loved ones.
VON - At the heart of care.
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About the role:
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As a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), you'll use your training to provide person-centred care, support daily living, and help clients stay comfortable and independent in their own homes. You'll travel between clients' homes throughout the day, making every visit matter. Bring your skills to where they're needed most!
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What we offer:
- Work to your full scope of practice
- Ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Competitive salary and vacation time
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, LTD) and an Employee Assistance Program
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributions
- Comprehensive orientation program to ensure your success
- Smartphone to help you stay organized and connected throughout your day\u00A0
- Travel compensation and mileage
What you'll do:\u00A0
- Provide care to clients in the comfort of their own homes
- Help develop the client's care plan
- Assist with personal care, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Aide with mobility and transfers to ensure safety and comfort
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals and perform light housekeeping duties
- Offer respite care to families, allowing them a much-needed break
- Monitor and maintain a safe home environment
- Collaborate with healthcare teams
- Perform other duties as assigned
What we are looking for:
- Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) certification
- PSW, HSW, or similar certifications from another province, relevant certification or work experience, or internationally educated nurses, may be considered if they are currently enrolled in or eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program
- Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate
- Must enjoy driving, have a personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check required
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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VON Canada: Careers that fit your life. Join our team today!
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A quick note: This posting is for recruitment purposes. Full job descriptions are available.
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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!
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Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program.
What is the RPL Program?
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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:
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CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program
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E: CCARPL@healthassociation.ns.ca
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Funding for CCA Programs at community colleges
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Funding is also available for the Continuing Care Assistant Program at community colleges across Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Government covers tuition and most program costs for eligible applicants. Please contact your local college for more details.
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Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.
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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).\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.
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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.PSW, student, new grad, CCAIT, CCA in training, Annapolis Valley, Nursing Student
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