Continuing Care Assistant

Job summary

Assist residents with hygiene, meals, mobility, daily living activities, and light housekeeping, while carrying out delegated nursing tasks within company policy and scope of practice. Collaborate on individualized care plans and leisure activities, and communicate relevant resident care and safety information to the supervisor.

Job details

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™. We are searching for a Casual (no guaranteed hours) Continuing Care Assistant (PSW) to join our Parkland Fredericton - Frederick Hall team based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include: Approximate hourly wage: $30.75 - $33.65 Free onsite parking Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety About The Opportunity Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as: bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment; Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan; Assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities on a daily basis; Assists with light housekeeping duties; Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice; Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: A valid Personal Support Worker Acute Care diploma or Provincial Personal Care Worker course or equivalent; Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays; Availability to work a minimum of 6 shifts per quarter, available to work all shift types and days of the week; Ability to provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire; Valid CPR & First Aid Certification or BLS (required); Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in French considered an asset; Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset; Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset; A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

What you’ll do

Assist residents with hygiene, meals, mobility, daily living activities, and light housekeeping, while carrying out delegated nursing tasks within company policy and scope of practice. Collaborate on individualized care plans and leisure activities, and communicate relevant resident care and safety information to the supervisor.

Requirements

Requires a Personal Support Worker Acute Care diploma, Provincial Personal Care Worker course, or equivalent, along with valid CPR and First Aid or BLS certification. Candidates must be available for at least six shifts per quarter across all shift types and days, provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening, and have advanced English proficiency; dementia care training and relevant senior-care experience are assets.

Benefits

• Free Onsite Parking • Employee Discounts • Continuing Education And Training • Growth And Advancement Opportunities • Recognition And Rewards

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Resident Personal Care
• Bathing And Dressing Assistance
• Oral And Skin Care
• Meal Assistance
• Resident Mobilization
• Resident Care Planning
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Leisure Activity Planning
• Light Housekeeping
• Delegated Nursing Acts
• Resident Safety Reporting
• Communication
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Alzheimer’s And Dementia Care

Job areas

• Healthcare