Job Description

Competition #:420-19-06-23 -25 Job Title: Continuing Care Assistant Lead (CCA-Lead)



Dept.: Nursing Start Date: Immediately



Posted Date: June 23, 2025 Close Date: June 30, 2025



Reg/Temp: Permanent Full/Part Full-time (1 position)



(Subject to change)



Union: CAW/UNIFOR

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 250 staff in various Departments.



The Continuing Care Assistant Lead (CCA-Lead) plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care at RK MacDonald Nursing Home. This position provides both hands-on care and leadership support to CCA staff, helping to ensure that daily care activities are completed effectively and compassionately in line with each resident's care plan. The CCA-Lead assists with mentoring new staff, coordinating care practices, supporting recruitment and retention efforts, and helping to maintain proper staffing and resource levels. Continuing Care Assistant Lead, directly reports to the Manager of Clinical Services. The CCA-Lead assists with mentoring new staff, coordinating care practices, supporting recruitment and retention efforts, and helping to maintain proper staffing and resource levels. The role also includes responsibilities related to documentation, inventory management, education rollouts, and fostering a positive team culture. As a bridge between frontline staff and leadership, the CCA- Lead advocates for CCA team members and contributes to continuous improvement in care delivery and workplace well-being.



Qualifications required



Member of the CCA Registry (Continuing Care Assistant Program - HANS); Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a Long-Term Care and/or Community setting; Experience with scheduling ;Experience in facilitating group education; Leadership education or equivalent; Experience considered an asset

Functions/Skills & Abilities

- for further details on this position, please refer to CCA Lead located on the R.K. Macdonald Nursing Home website www.rkmacdonald.ca

Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday 8am -4 pm (with flexibility as need arises for evening or weekend shift.



(Subject to change)

Salary:

According to Experience as per Unifor Contract Pay Scale (and premium of one dollar ($1.00) per hour above regular hourly rate for all paid earnings (Paid for all Breaks) 80 bi-weekly

Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits; Pension - (Can deferred for 3mos, if not previously in plan)



Vacation, holiday; Sick benefits- (Upon Completion of a 528 hr. Probation Period)



Health Benefits - Health (Travel), Dental, Life etc.



Good Life - Corp Rate; Probation Period of - 528 or if completed 320 Trial Period

Closing Statement:

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. This is a UNIFOR bargaining unit position. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. We are committed to upholding the Human Rights of all R.K MacDonald employees, including the right of all people to enjoy a physically and psychologically safe work environment; the right of all people to just and favorable terms of employment; and the right of all people to be respected and valued for their differences with equitable opportunities and outcomes in an inclusive environment where all can thrive.

Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application form to HR and External Applicants can submit cover letter and resume to

: jobs@rkmacdonald.ca

Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting

www.rkmacdonald.ca