JOB POSTING: Home Support Worker/Continuing Care Assistant – Casual positions available
LOCATION: All areas of Inverness County
CLOSING DATE: Deadline is on-going
POSITION SCOPE:
Inverness County Home Support Society
is a private not-for-profit incorporated Agency with a mission to provide excellence in the delivery of Home Support Services throughout the County of Inverness. Inverness County Home Support Society is requesting application for CCA/Home Support Workers in various areas within Inverness County.
The Home Support Worker (CCA) is a member of the Continuing Care team who has completed an approved course in Home Support. The Home Support Worker (CCA) assists the client/family to maintain themselves in their own environment by providing services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, personal care, and family relief.
A Home Support Worker (CCA), employed by Inverness County Home Support Society, delivers services on behalf of the Continuing Care Nova Scotia Program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certificate of completion of a recognized Continuing Care Assistant training program, current CPR level C, Food Handler’s Course, Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Standard First Aid and WHIMS
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, appropriate insurance
- Experience working with the elderly, challenged, or families at risk, is an asset.
- Communicates well both written and orally.
- Works well independently with minimal supervision.
- Is reliable, flexible and willing to be on call.
- Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Continuing Care program is an asset.
- Demonstrates a good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good relationships with clients, families, coworkers and management.
- Good attendance and work record.
- Bilingualism is an asset.
Please apply in writing, send your resume to:
Inverness County Home Support Society
Angie MacEachern, Agency Director
P.O. Box 100
Port Hood, N.S.
B0E 2W0
or Fax 1-902-787-2626
or email: [email protected]
Only candidates that meet the above requirements and are selected for an interview shall be notified.