Continuing Care Assistant in Training

Description As a Continuing Care Assistant in Training, you will assist people in your community to live safely in their homes by supporting them with daily tasks and self-care activities. Why you’ll love working here:Best in class training and development programsCelebration and Recognition programsPart time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling optionsComprehensive health and dental benefit plansCompany paid mobile deviceMileage compensationOpportunities for education allowance for employees and familyEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee perks and exclusive offersWhat you’ll do:Provide personal care to patients (ie. Grooming, dressing, bathing, etc.) Provide assistance with a variety of household tasks (ie. Meal assistance, light clean-up duties, etc.) Provide cognitive, social, emotional, psychological, support to the patient and family Using work device, document information required for each patient visit Adhere to the ParaMed policies in all interactions with patients, families or other parties ensuring privacy and confidentiality Escalate patient-related issues to supervisors as needed What you bring:Continuing Care Assistant in Training designation (or current enrollment/completion of the PLAR program) Experience in providing personal careNursing background or extensive PSW experience will also be consideredExperience with elderly populations is preferred A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is strongly preferred as travel to patient residences is required Ability to effectively communicate both through oral and written mediumsAble to provide a current criminal check with clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS) if selected Current CPR and First Aid obtained within Canada Ability to demonstrate compassion, tact and diplomacy when interacting with residents/patients and their families #ParaMedNS Time Type:Full timeJoin us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.