Continuing Care Assistant, Career opportunity in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Assists clients with hygiene needs and daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, positioning in bed, feeding and transferring.
• Assists with client’s restorative care programs, walking and range of motion.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of client leisure activities on a daily basis.
• Collaborates with the client and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Client Care Plan.
• Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice.
• Documentation according to company policy.
• Communicates and reports relevant information regarding client care or safety to Supervisor.

Requirements Include:

• Continuing Care Certification or Provincial Personal Care Workers course
• Currently enrolled in the RN or LPN program
• Palliative Care Certification
• The ability to work required shifts, weekends and holidays.

The following would be considered assets:

• Demonstrated computer skills and experience with electronic information systems;
• Previous experience in working with the clients in long-term care or a senior’s independent living environment.
• Alzheimer’s & other Dementia Care course, U-First training preferred.