CCA (FT, PT, and Casual positions available)
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.
Care Approach — We believe in a resident-focused model of care:
- We recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment
- We ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their care
- We aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate, holistic care
- We recognize and respect privacy and confidentiality
Education Preferred:
– Successful completion of CCA/PCW course
– Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support- CPR/Choking Adul
-Experience in long term care or similar environment is considered an asset
-Alzheimer’s Disease Course preferred
-Will hire PCW working towards CCA Certification once Clinical Placement has begun
-Will accept RN, LPN and CCA students
Competencies:
-CCAs will work within their Scope of Practice
-Ability 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 lbs
-Effective communication both written and verbal in English
-Possesses exemplary Customer Service skills
-Reliable with good attendance and cheerful disposition
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of the organization
-Must take initiative and able to work with minimum supervision
-Respectful and hardworking team player
-Demonstrate the use of proper body mechanics
-Maintain a clean and sanitary environment
-Police check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Request in the last 3 months is required
What We Offer YOU:
-Comprehensive Package for qualified employees (Medical, Dental, Vision)
-Comprehensive Orientation
-Employee and Family Assistance Program
-A supportive work environment
-Referral/Incentive Program
-“Kudos” Internal Recognition Program
-CCA Week Recognition
-Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQ, Christmas Party, Potlucks)
-Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchen
-Free parking
-Free access to current e-learning through SURGE as well as opportunities to take part in job related training and development
-Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility, currently in the planning stage
Salary Range:
In accordance with the Collective Agreement with Dykeland Lodge
All employees are required to have at least their primary Covid-19 immunizations, 2 doses, unless medically exempt. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (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.
