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Join Our Team as a Continuing Care Assistant!

Company: MacLeod House Baddeck

Location: Shelburne, NS

Job Category: Health and Wellness

About the Role

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to those in need? MacLeod House Baddeck is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Continuing Care Assistant to join our team. In this vital role, you will support our residents in a nursing home setting, ensuring their comfort and well-being in a rural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals

Requirements

Education

• Completion of College/CEGEP

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months in a similar role

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification
• Health Care Aide Certificate

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding role
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours and sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Client focus and dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility and initiative
• Interpersonal awareness and judgement
• Organized and reliable team player

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $18.86 to $23.28 hourly (to be negotiated)

• Financial benefits as per collective agreement
• Free parking available
• Temporary employment duration
• Work language: English
• Hours of work: 24 to 48 hours bi-weekly

Why Join Us?

At MacLeod House Baddeck, we believe in fostering a supportive and caring environment for both our residents and our staff. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others and grow your career in health and wellness, we want to hear from you!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.