Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Part-time 0.7

 

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.7 FTE) 
Program Name: Home Support
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 56
Work Schedule: Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSGEU
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

 

 

VON Canada is a not-for-profit organization providing home and community care services for over 125 years. Focusing on person-centred care, we provide people with the support they need and want, at home and in the community, so they can live healthier, happier lives surrounded by loved ones.

 

 

As a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), you'll use your training to provide person-centred care, support daily living, and help clients stay comfortable and independent in their own homes. You'll travel between clients' homes throughout the day, making every visit matter. Bring your skills to where they're needed most!

 

VON Canada: Careers that fit your life. Join our team today!

 

A quick note: This posting is for recruitment purposes. Full job descriptions are available.

 

 

 

Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (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: CCARPL@healthassociation.ns.ca

 

 

Funding is also available for the Continuing Care Assistant Program at community colleges across Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Government covers tuition and most program costs for eligible applicants. Please contact your local college for more details.

 

 

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

 

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.