VON Canada
Location
Truro, NS | Canada
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\u00A0 We offer a workplace free from the repetitive and boring, where you know you\u2019ve 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.
\u00A0Come for the job, stay for the chance to make a real difference. \u00A0\u00A0What we can offer you:\u00A0Competitive salaries and vacation time
Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
Travel compensation
Comprehensive orientation program
Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledgeSMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
The opportunity to make a difference in your community
Work with an organization that is 120 years strong\u00A0What you\u2019ll be doing:\u00A0Work with clients in their homes to provide personal care
Assist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathing
Provide respite care
Plan and prepare meals and light household duties
Help with mobility and transfers
Monitor and maintain household safety\u2026.and much more\u00A0What we need from you:\u00A0Currently enrolled in a CCA program
Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA) or PSW, HSW, certification from another province or other related healthcare certifications or experience(who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (PLAR) Program)Students in nursing, CCA programs, and internationally educated nurses will also be considered
Current CPR/First Aid requiredA valid driver\u2019s 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 required
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\u00A0About us:\u00A0VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want to\u00A0live every day to the fullest\u00A0while remaining in their own homes and communities\u00A0Are 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! \u00A0Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program.
\u00A0What is the RPL Program? \u00A0The 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:\u00A0CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program\u00A0E:\***********@healthassociation.ns.ca\u00A0Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):\u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).
If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates. Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: Continuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care\u00A0'', ''hiring
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Union/Bargaining Unit: NSGEULocation(s): Truro, Colchester & East Hants County 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 youve 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 time
Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
Travel compensation
Comprehensive orientation program
Opportunity to use your skills and expand your knowledgeSMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
The opportunity to make a difference in your community
Work with an organization that is 120 years strong What youll be doing: Work with clients in their homes to provide personal care
Assist with daily living activities, such as grooming, dressing and bathing
Provide respite care
Plan and prepare meals and light household duties
Help with mobility and transfers
Monitor and maintain household safety.and much more What we need from you: Currently enrolled in a CCA program
Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA) or PSW, HSW, certification from another province or other related healthcare certifications or experience(who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (PLAR) Program)Students in nursing, CCA programs, and internationally educated nurses will also be considered
Current CPR/First Aid requiredA valid drivers 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 required
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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 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) Program E: [email protected] Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates. Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: Continuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them.
If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at for further details. 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. Apply Apply
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