Job Number: J0125-1173 Job Title: Continuing Care Assistant, Transitional Health (TCA) Job Category: Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)/ Personal Support Worker (PSW) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Number of Positions: 2 Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Job Description 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?. Through a new, innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), we are opening the first transitional health center in our province, in West Bedford. Shannex is the operating partner for the transitional health centre on behalf of Nova Scotia Health. you will have an opportunity to work in a facility with a purpose and design dedicated to providing care to NSH patients in central zone, who no longer require hospital care, but need services before they can safely return home/community. We are searching for a Full Time Transitional Care Assistant (CCA) to join our Transitional Health Facility located in West Bedford, Nova Scotia. The transitional health model supports NSH patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation. A Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) at West Bedford Transitional Health provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living through the established philosophy of service, supporting the maintenance of the patient's functional abilities with the goal of returning home. 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 patients. Additional benefits include: Approximate Hourly Wage: $18.72 - $24.10 Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program RRSP Program (5% employer match) or pension plan Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus 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 Encouraging, motivating, and assisting patients with hygiene and daily living activities, such as: bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing, according to the patient's care plan Collaborates with the patient and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized patient Care Plan Assists in the planning and implementation of patient 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 patient care or safety to Supervisor. About You You have a valid Continuing Care Certification or Provincial Personal Care Worker course or equivalent; You are registered in Nova Scotia's CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act You ca
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