Continuing Care Assistant/Home Support Worker (CCA/HSW) - Antigonish

at  Northwoodcare Inc

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PASSIONATE AND RELIABLE INDIVIDUALS TO BE PART OF OUR HOME CARE TEAM IN ANTIGONISH.

Reporting to the Home Support Supervisor, the CCA/ HSW is responsible for providing service to clients in accordance with the individual care plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• International Students in Canada with a Nursing degree can apply
• Nursing/LPN students currently enrolled in a program can apply.
• Students of Continuing Care Assistant Program (CCA) who are about to complete the program can apply.
• Interested applicants must have a Continuing Care Assistant Provincial Certificate/PSW, be a recent graduate of a CCA program, or be a current PLAR candidate
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle required
• Completion of Standard First Aid and CPR C
• Alzheimer/ Dementia care course
• Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Previous related experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills
• Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance

• Provide personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Meal preparation
• Provide respite for families and care givers
• Documentation (e.g., reporting client concerns, progress notes, incident reports)
• Completes other tasks as required