Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Full-time & Part-time

About the Position

About the positions:

We are hiring Full-time and Part-time CCAs in the following locations/sites:

• Truro - Colchester East Hants site
• Stellarton - Pictou County Site
• Amherst - Cumberland County Site
  

About us:

VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal, and social support to people who want to live every day to the fullest while remaining in their own homes and communities

With VON you get to hit the open road, where the scenery and work is 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 CCA’s 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 time
• Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
• Travel compensation
• One-on-one client care
• Comprehensive orientation program
• Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge
• Smartphone provided to keep you connected during work time
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community  

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with clients in their homes to provide personal care Assist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathing
• Provide respite care Plan and prepare meals and light household duties
• Help with mobility and transfers
• Monitor and maintain household safety ….and much more
  

Qualifications

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA) or 
• PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (PLAR) Program) Students in nursing, CCA programs and internationally educated nurses will also be considered
• Current CPR/First Aid required
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required, a Vulnerable Sector Search may also be required.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

About the Company

VON (Victorian Order of Nurses
91 Lawrence Blvd G1
Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K 1S0

Company Contact

Diana LeCoure
diana.lecoure@von.ca
Preferred Contact: Please apply at the link above.

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume