Continuing care assistant

Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.Job Title: Casual CCA Care Approach:We believe in a resident focused model of careWe recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environmentWe ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their careWe aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate, holistic careWe recognize and respect privacy and confidentialityJob Description: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, CCA assists all residents in accordance with their care plans and activities of daily living.Education Preferred:Successful completion of CCA/PCW courseStandard First Aid or Basic Life Support- CPR/Choking AdultExperience in long term care or similar environment is considered an assetAlzheimer's Disease Course preferredWill hire PCW working towards CCA Certification once Clinical Placement has begunWill accept RN, LPN and CCA studentsCompetencies:CCAs will work within their Scope of PracticeAbility to work 8-hr and/or 12-hr shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays included)Personal care of residents, including restorative care and the ability to lift up to 50 lbsEffective communication both written and verbal in EnglishPossesses exemplary Customer Service skillsReliable with good attendance and cheerful dispositionAbility to maintain confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of the organizationMust take initiative and able to work with minimum supervisionRespectful and hardworking team playerDemonstrate the use of proper body mechanicsMaintain a clean and sanitary environmentPolice check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Request completed in the last 3 months is requiredWhat We Offer YOU:Comprehensive Package for qualified employees (Medical, Dental, Vision)Comprehensive OrientationEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramA supportive work environment"Kudos" Internal Recognition ProgramCCA Week RecognitionEmployee Recognition Gathering (BBQ, Christmas Party, Potlucks)Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchenFree parkingFree access to current e-learning through SURGE as well as opportunities to take part in job related training and developmentJoin us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility, opening Fall 2027!Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (valid Work Permit, Canadian Residency or Citizenship)Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.