Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Part Time (0.75)

Description Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Requisition Details:Employment Status: Permanent, Part-Time (0.75 FTE)Program Name: Home SupportNumber of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, WeekendsUnion/Bargaining Unit: NSGEUOn Call: NoLocation:Annapolis & Kings County, NS 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 you’ve 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 you:Competitive salaries and vacation timeTiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributionTravel compensationComprehensive 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 communityWork with an organization that is 125 years strong What you’ll be doing:Work 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 safety…and much more! What we need from you:Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province or other relevant certification or work experience (who are enrolled in or are 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 driver’s license and access to a 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)Are you working in healthcare or a related field and interested in starting a career as a Continuing Care Assistant? Work with us while you are completing the RPL Program!Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program.What is the RPL Program? The CCA-RPL program recognizes knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through on-the-job training, formal education, and life experiences to be assessed for credit awarded towards CCA program education. For more information about the program and available funding, please contact:CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) ProgramE:About us:VON is a non-profit 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. VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.