Job Description

Job description:

About us

Valley Prime Caregivers, Incorporated is a staffing agency committed to providing quality nursing care services to long term care facilities in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. We are looking for hardworking, compassionate, and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.

About the Role

CCAs provide assistance to clients who can no longer perform activities of daily living independently. The duties are wide-ranging and include making clients feel safe and comfortable.
Responsibilities

The CCA is responsible for:

Assisting clients with personal hygiene such as bathing, washing, dressing, grooming etc. Performing light housekeeping duties such as cleaning and tidying the client's room and changing sheets Setting up meals according to specific dietary requirements and assist clients during meal time Providing companionship and emotional support to clients by spending time with them Escorting clients to appointments and recreational activities Helping and supervising clients with performing exercises Transferring and moving clients in and out of a wheelchair Turning, lifting, and positioning clients who require mobility assistance Reporting and documenting client concerns, incidents, and progress notes Administering first aid in emergency situations Taking clients' temperature, blood pressure, and pulse
Work Location

Candidates will be working in nursing homes located in Kentville/Annapolis valley region

Candidate Requirements

Highschool graduate
CCA certificate or eligible to become certified or equivalent experience
1 year CCA experience - Mandatory
First Aid, and CPR Certificate
Currently registered with the CCA Registry or willingness to register

Nursing Aide or Health Care Aide Certificate are an asset

Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Child Abuse Registry check
Vulnerable sector check
Adult Abuse Registry check

Must have the means to travel to different sites

Work Schedule

8 or 12-hour shifts; weekends, night shifts and holidays
Hours 60 to 80 hours Bi-Weekly

Additional pay:

Bonus pay Overtime pay
Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Schedule:

12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Night shift Overtime Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kentville, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.10-$23.10 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 60 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Flexible schedule Language training provided Life insurance
Work Location: In person