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personal support worker - home support
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), Home Support - Casual
Posted on November 11, 2024 by Employer details VON Canada
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Requisition Details:Employment Status: CasualProgram Name: Richmond County Home SupportWork Schedule: Days, Evenings, WeekendsUnion/Bargaining Unit: NSGEUOn Call: No Area of Work: Richmond CountyWith VON you get to hit the open road, where the scenery and work are different every day. We offer a workplace free from the repetitive and boring, where you know you've helped someone remain independent, and meet some great people along the way. Our CCAs provide care in client homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.Come for the job, stay for the chance to make a real difference. What we can offer you:Competitive salaries and vacation timeTiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributionTravel compensationComprehensive orientation programOpportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledgeSMART phone provided to keep you connected during work timeThe opportunity to make a difference in your communityWork with an organization that is 120 years strongWhat you'll be doing:Work with clients in their homes to provide personal careAssist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathingProvide respite carePlan and prepare meals and light household dutiesHelp with mobility and transfersMonitor and maintain household safety?.and much moreWhat we need from you:Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province or other relevant certification or work experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program)Students in nursing, CCA programs and internationally educated nurses will also be consideredCurrent CPR/First Aid requiredA valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is requiredA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required, a Vulnerable Sector Search may also be requiredMust be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its' discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates. Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: Continuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care, student, Port Hawkesbury, new grad, CCAIT, CCA in training- LocationLouisdale, NS
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Casual employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
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