Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.
Job Title: Casual CCA
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
Job Description: 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.
Education Preferred:
- Successful completion of CCA/PCW course
- Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support- CPR/Choking Adult
- 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, Pension)
- 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 under construction!
As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, we require all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.
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.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $18.73 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person