Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) / Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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.

Location: The Admiral Long Term Care Centre - Dartmouth

Title: Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) / Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Schedule: Part Time and Casual Positions

Responsibilities:

1. Provide personal hygiene, oral care, skin care, toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing, and grooming to residents.
2. Encourage and assist in maintaining the autonomy of residents whenever possible.
3. Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff, and organizational information.
4. Work within the NSAHO Scope of Practice.
5. Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
6. Maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to facility infection control policies.
7. Record keeping, updating and maintaining resident charts, and reporting any changes in a resident's condition.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Standard First-Aid and CPR certification.
3. Successful completion or enrollment in a CCA/PSW program.
4. Effective communication, both written and verbal in English.
5. Physically fit/able to perform physically demanding job duties.
6. Reliable and punctual with a good attendance record.
7. Registered with the CCA Registry.
8. Previous experience working in geriatrics is an asset.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $19.98-$25.70 per hour

Benefits:

1. Dental care
2. Extended health care
3. On-site parking
4. Paid time off

Schedule:

1. 12 hour shift
2. 8 hour shift
3. Day shift
4. Evening shift
5. Holidays
6. Night shift
7. Overtime
8. Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person