Full Time Continuing Care Assistants - Jobs in Berwick, NS

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Department: NursingLocation: Berwick, Nova ScotiaJob Posting No.: 2021-NRS-12Union: UnionizedDate Closing: June 30th 2021 at 1400Salary: Based on the Department of Health FundingJob Posting4 Full Time Continuing Care AssistantsMust be able to work all shifts (days, evenings, nights, and weekends)Units are subject to change as per operational needs of Grand View ManorDescription of Grand View Manor:GVM is a non-profit long term care home with 5 nursing home units, 142 residents, and over200 staff. One of the units is a secure unit for people with dementia and wandering behavior.We also have an attached assisted living complex (30 units), and an enriched housing complex(40 units). GVM staffing includes Nursing (Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses,Continuing Care Assistants), Dietary / Food Services, Environmental Services (Laundry,Housekeeping, Maintenance), Chaplaincy, Recreation, OT/PT/PTA and Administrative Support.We are a smoke-free, scent-reduced environment and we actively promote a safe andrespectful workplace.Position Summary:The CCA position is responsible for providing day to day personal care to the residents underthe direct supervision of the Nurse Manager/Shift Supervisor/Team leader. Responsibilities mayinclude total resident care, bathing, dressing, mobilizing etc., communication/documentation,assessment, work within a multi-disciplinary team environment, and provide outreach servicesto Orchard View / Fundy Villa and completion of other related duties as assigned.Credentials:A graduate of a provincially recognized Continuing Care Assistant course (or equivalent)Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with people
• Excellent communication skills, verbal & non-verbal
• Good team player
• Physically able to perform the assigned tasks

Responsibilities:

• Provides total personal care to the resident including physical, emotional & spiritual
• Assesses resident’s clothing needs & passes information through Nurse Manager to

family/ responsible person

• Insures that the resident’s room is a safe environment
• Assesses resident’s skin integrity, changes in behavior and changes in resident’s regular

routine and reports to team leader and/or supervisor.

• Close communication with the Nurse Manager, Shift Supervisor, LPN Supervisor &/or

Team Leader is essential

• Maintains good working relationships & open communication with staff of nursing and

other departments, residents, families & the general public

• Attends & participates in nursing conference on each shift, monthly unit meetings &

multi-team meetings as required

• Documents pertinent information in appropriate files
• Assists in updating care plans
• Attends residents care conferences
• Observes any changes in the resident’s condition, immediately reports them to the nurse

in charge on the unit & documents in the resident’s chart

• Is available to work all shifts on all units as assigned
• Helps in the orientation of new staff
• Participates in team conferences & contributes to planning of resident care & work

routines on the unit

• Shows respect for all staff in all departments
• Acts as a mentor to CCA students when necessary
• Helps to insure that the unit on which they are working is safe and the area is kept in

good repair; also that the equipment they are using is safe and maintained in goodworking order. Notifies maintenance of any needed repairs.Qualifications and Skills needed:

• Must be a graduate of a provincially recognized Continue Care Assistant course (or

equivalent)

• Must have the ability to work well with others
• Excellent communication skills, verbal & non-verbal
• Good team player
• Physically able to perform the assigned tasks
• Resident-centeredness and passion for working with older people an asset

We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualifiedcandidates including African Canadians and other members of the visible minority community,Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles.All applications should be emailed to jessie.sinclair@grandviewmanor.org