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Position Details Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Employment Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE) or Part-time (0.75, 0.2 FTE) Hours of Work: Full-time 80 hours bi-weekly / Part-time 60 hours bi-weekly Program Name: Home Support Work Schedule: Days with an evening and weekend rotation Union/Bargaining Unit: NSGEU (AV, PIC, CEH) or CUPE (Cumberland) On Call: No Locations: Annapolis Valley Site, Colchester East Hants Site, Cumberland County Site, Pictou County Site Existing Vacancy: Yes we''re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy Benefits 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 SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time The opportunity to make a difference in your community Responsibilities 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 Requirements Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA) PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province or other relevant certification or work experience (eligible for 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) RPL Program The CCARPL program recognizes knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through onjob training, formal education, and life experiences to be assessed for credit awarded towards CCA program education. Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program. Employment Conditions This role requires a detailoriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements. Equal Opportunity Statement VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr