Continuing Care Assistant (Cca)/Personal Support Worker (Pcw)

Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. From housekeeping to administering medication, our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.

Note:Also open to RN, LPN and CCA students

Location:Melville Lodge - Halifax

Schedule:Full-time positions available

• Days/evenings/nights
• 8- 12 hour shifts

Responsibilities

· Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skin care, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing and grooming

· Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information

· Work within the NSAHO Scope of Practice

· Provide companionship and emotional support to residents

· Maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to facility infection control policies

Qualifications

· Clear Criminal Record check and vulnerable sectors check from within the last 6 months

· Current Standard First-Aid and CPR certification

· Successful completion or enrollment in a CCA/PSW program

· Registered with the CCA Registry

· Effective communication, both written and verbal in English

· Physically fit/able to perform physically demanding job duties

· Reliable and punctual with a good attendance record

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: $19.00-$24.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• 8 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

For more information reach out to [email protected]