Continuing Care Assistant / Personal Care Worker

TYPE: Term Part-Time

JOB PURPOSE: PROVIDES QUALITY CARE TO RESIDENTS

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Meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents while promoting their well being

Villa Acadienne is an 86-bed long term care facility that has adopted the Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care. We believe in a resident centered care approach and strive to make life for our resident's worth living. We're moving away from a medical model of care and transforming our home into a place where residents can continue to grow and live full lives. We are situated in Meteghan, NS. We are about 30 minutes from Yarmouth, 40 minutes from Digby and about 3 hours from Halifax. We invite you to come join our team and enjoy life along the coast of Saint Mary's Bay. For more information on who we are and the services we provide, please visit our website at www.villaacadienne.com.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES:

• Nova Scotia Certification as a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), or
• Nova Scotia Certification as Personal Care Worker earlier then 2006 and have been working in that capacity for 12 months prior or
• Currently enrolled as an LPN or RN student from a recognized course, or
• Completion of the 1st four modules of the CCA course with plans to complete CCA program within two years;

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent wage and benefit package with participation in the Nova Scotia Health Employees' Pension Plan (NSHEPP)
• A competitive salary with shift and weekend premiums
• Many education opportunities

Please submit your resume to:

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Denise Comeau
Administrative Assistant
Villa Acadienne
Ph: 902-645-2065
Fax: 902 645-3899
Email: [email protected]