Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs)

at  Health Association Nova Scotia

Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to provide recruitment support to continuing care employers in Nova Scotia. There are numerous opportunities across the Eastern Zone.
Want to be part of an interdisciplinary team that helps people to live well in the place they call home? If so, we want you! We can support you by matching you with an employer in long-term care or home care.
Do you enjoy variety in your workdays and truly have a passion for caring for others? Whether you are just starting your career or have demonstrated a lifelong love for helping others we have an opening for you!

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification
• Persons with related education and/or work experience and are enrolled in or are eligible to be enrolled in CCA RPL Program
• Students in nursing, CCA programs, and international educated nurses will be considered.

• Assisting clients with various personal care activities (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Assist clients with meals and between meal refreshments.
• Provide respite for families and care givers.
• Documentation (e.g., reporting client concerns, progress notes, incident reports).
• Engage residents/families in leisure/recreational programs.