Employment - Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

VON (Victorian Order of Nurses)

Full-Time Casual

Weekdays Weekends Evenings Shift Holidays

Description

With 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 you’ve 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 you’ll be doing:

  • Work with clients in their homes to provide personal care
  • Assist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathing
  • Provide respite care
  • Plan and prepare meals and light household duties
  • Help with mobility and transfers
  • Monitor and maintain household safety
  • ….and much more
Requirements

What we need from you:

  • Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA) or,
  • Students in nursing or CCA programs who have completed Patient Handling & Mobility and Personal Care modules or,
  • PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province or Internationally educated nurses or other relevant certification or work experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program)
  • Current CPR/First Aid required
  • A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
  • A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required, a Vulnerable Sector Search may also be required
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
How To Apply

VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) will be accepting applications for this opportunity via their Human Resource Information System (HRIS), or other external site. Please follow the link and the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Please apply on our website by clicking the "Appy here" button below

 

 

Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian, Permanent Residents, and Temporary Residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (Study Permit and Open work permit holders).

Only applicants who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Location Information
Community
Louisdale
County
Richmond County
Province
NS
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
VON (Victorian Order of Nurses)
NOC Code
Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (44101)
Experience Required
An Asset
Available Openings
5
Pay Type
Hourly
Remuneration
To be Determined
Estimated Weekly Hours
40.00
Start Date
September 14th 2023
End Date
—
Language
English
Language Proficiency Level
Posted on
September 14th 2023
Expires
October 15th 2023