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continuing care assistant

RK MacDonald Nursing Homeabout 12 hours ago
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Entry Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health Benefits
Dental Plan
Health Care Plan

About the role

Overview

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Rural area Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

Tasks

Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort Perform other duties related to personal care Serve meal trays and feed patients Weigh, lift, turn and position patients Bathe, dress and groom patients Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher Answer call signals to determine patients' needs

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate Moving Patients Safety Principles (MPSP) training Continuing Care Assistant Certification CPR Certificate Nursing Aide Certificate Health Care Aide Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check Child Abuse Registry check Immunization records Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Manual dexterity Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Sound discrimination Standing for extended periods Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Walking

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Pension plan

Other Benefits

Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Veterans

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

About RK MacDonald Nursing Home

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