Continuing Care Assistant
| Published | September 21, 2026 |
| Expires | October 15, 2026 |
| Location | 1604 Lake Road, Reids Hill, NS, Canada |
| Category | Administration |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Working Hours | 12 to 35 hours per week |
| Base Salary | $ 21.79 to 27.12 |
| Salary Unit | Hour |
Description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Nursing home/home for the aged
Responsibilities
Tasks
Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
Perform other duties related to personal care
Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
Supervise patients' exercise routines
Administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas
Maintain inventory of supplies
Bathe, dress and groom patients
Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
Answer call signals to determine patients' needs
Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas
Administer first aid in emergency situations
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Continuing Care Assistant Certification
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
University or college
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Immunization records
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Walking
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