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Requisition DetailsEmployment Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE) or Part-time (0.75 FTE)Hours of Work: Full-time 80 hours bi-weekly; Part-time 60 hours bi-weeklyProgram Name: Home SupportWork Schedule: Days with an evening and weekend rotationUnion/Bargaining Unit: NSGEU (AV, PIC, CEH) or CUPE (Cumberland)On Call: NoLocations: Annapolis Valley Site, Colchester East Hants Site, Cumberland County Site, Pictou County SiteAbout usVON is a nonprofit 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 are 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 youCompetitive salaries and vacation timeTiered benefits (health, dental, LTD) and an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined benefit pension plan with company contributionTravel compensationOneonone client careComprehensive orientation programOpportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledgeSMART phone provided to keep you connected during work timeThe opportunity to make a difference in your communityWhat youll be doingWork with clients in their homes to provide personal careAssist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing, and bathingProvide respite carePlan and prepare meals and light household dutiesHelp with mobility and transfersMonitor and maintain household safetyand much moreWhat we need from youContinuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)PSW, HSW, or other provincial certification, or other relevant certification or work experience (who are enrolled in or 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 consideredCurrent CPR/First Aid requiredA valid drivers license and reliable vehicle is requiredA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required; a Vulnerable Sector Search may also be requiredMust be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)RPL Program InformationWhat is the RPL Program?The CCARPL program recognizes knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through onthejob training, formal education, and life experiences to be assessed for credit awarded toward CCA program education. For more information about the program and available funding, please contact:CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) ProgramE: for CCA Programs at community collegesFunding 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.Working conditions and physical demandsThis 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.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 opportunityContinuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care, PSW, Student, new grad, CCAIT, CCA in training #J-18808-Ljbffr