NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: Continuing Care Assistant
STATUS: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
DEPARTMENT: Resident Care
HOURS OF WORK: 12-hour rotating shifts
POSTING: December 18, 2024

ABOUT US:

Saint Vincent's Nursing Home is a 148-bed not-for-profit home located in the heart of Halifax. We are a resident and family-centred community caring for one another. We work together to create a quality of life and support each other by recognizing individual physical, social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We offer a competitive medical, vision, and dental plan,
• Up to 1.4% employer contributions to the Nova Scotia Health Employees' Pension Plan,
• Discount card to Lawton's Pharmacy,
• Free Parking,
• Employee Family and Assistance Program (EFAP),
• Evening and weekend premiums as per the CUPE collective agreement,
• Most rotations include 1 week off every 6 weeks,
• 1.5 hours paid breaks.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

1. Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification OR hired prior to April 2006 as a Personal Care Worker in a Nursing Home or Home for the Aged in Nova Scotia AND who has been employed in that capacity within twelve (12) months.
2. Must be registered or eligible to be registered on the CCA registry.
3. Previous experience in geriatric nursing.
4. Good observation and communication skills.
5. Ability to organize duties and follow plan of care set down for residents.
6. Ability to follow directions.
7. Ability to relate to elderly persons.
8. Good physical and mental health.
9. Reliability and punctuality.
10. Interest in personal learning and development.
11. Fulfills the requirements of the position as demonstrated by regular attendance at work.

SALARY RANGE: $18.73 to $24.10/hour

Quoting competition number CCA-454-CB apply in writing to [email protected]. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.