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Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Part Time (0.75) Join to apply for the Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Part Time (0.75) role at VON Canada Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Part Time (0.75) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Part Time (0.75) role at VON Canada Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Employment Status : Permanent, Part-Time (0.75 FTE) Program Name : Home Support Employment Status : Permanent, Part-Time (0.75 FTE) Program Name : Home Support Number of Hours Bi-Weekly : 60 Work Schedule : Days, with an evening and weekend rotation Union / Bargaining Unit : CUPE Area off work : Amherst, Cumberland County On Call : No 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 youve helped someone remain independent and meet some great people along the way. Our CCAs 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 Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledge SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time The opportunity to make a difference in your community Work with an organization that is 120 years strong What youll do : Work with clients in their homes to provide personal care Assist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathing Plan and prepare meals and light household duties Help with mobility and transfers Monitor and maintain household safety and much more What we need from you : Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA) PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province or other relevant certification or work experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program) Students in nursing, CCA programs and internationally educated nurses will also be considered Current CPR / First Aid required A valid drivers 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) Are you working in healthcare or a related field and interested in starting a career as a Continuing Care Assistant? Work with us while you are completing the RPL Program! Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program. What is the RPL Program? The CCA-RPL program recognizes knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through on-the-job training, formal education, and life experiences to be assessed for credit awarded towards CCA program education. For more information about the program and available funding, please contact : Funding for CCA Programs at community colleges Funding is also available for the Continuing Care Assistant Program at community colleges across Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Government covers tuition and most program costs for eligible applicants. Please contact your local college for more details. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities : fast-paced environment; attention to detail; lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs; grip and fine hand movements. Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants) : If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates. Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity : Continuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, PSW, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care, student, new graduate, new grad Seniority level Seniority level Internship Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Other Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VON Canada by 2x Get notified about new Care Assistant jobs in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada . 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