Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

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.

At Dykeland Lodge, you'll find a supportive and collaborative environment where your knowledge is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your work helps older adults live with comfort, dignity, and purpose every day.

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 Benefit Package for qualified employees (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension and more)
• Comprehensive Orientation
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• A supportive work environment
• Internal Recognition Programs
• Bursaries and Scholarships available
• 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, set to open Fall 2027!

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (valid Work Permit, Permanent 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:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person