About Us

Valley Prime Caregivers, Incorporated is committed to providing quality nursing care and accompaniment services to the beautiful Annapolis Valley's long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home care settings. We are looking for hardworking, compassionate, and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.
About the Role

CCAs provide assistance to clients who can no longer perform activities of daily living independently. The duties are wide-ranging and include making clients feel safe and comfortable.
Responsibilities

The CCA is responsible for:
• Assisting clients with personal hygiene such as bathing, washing, dressing, grooming etc.
• Performing light housekeeping duties such as cleaning and tidying the client's room and changing sheets
• Setting up meals according to specific dietary requirements and assist clients during meal time
• Providing companionship and emotional support to clients by spending time with them
• Escorting clients to appointments and recreational activities
• Helping and supervising clients with performing exercises
• Transferring and moving clients in and out of a wheelchair
• Turning, lifting, and positioning clients who require mobility assistance
• Reporting and documenting client concerns, incidents, and progress notes
• Administering first aid in emergency situations

Work Location

Candidates will be working in nursing homes located in Kentville/Annapolis valley region and possible neighbouring towns

Language
English

Candidate Requirements

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Highschool graduate
CCA certificate or eligible to become certified or equivalent experience
First Aid, and CPR Certificate
Currently registered with the CCA Registry or willingness to register

Nursing Aide or Health Care Aide Certificate are an asset

Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Vulnerable sector check
Adult Abuse Registry check

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Criminal record check

Child Abuse Registry check

Vulnerable sector check

Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Standing for extended periods

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 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

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

location/travel - mileage premiums