GEM Health Care- leaders in providing Nova Scotia's seniors with quality health care services, is currently accepting resumes for the following position at Melville Lodge, Halifax.

Position : CCAPosition Status- Casual Location : Halifax, NSJob Description : A member of the interdisciplinary resident care team.

Qualifications : Reliable with a good attendance record and cheerful dispositionPersonal care of residents including restorative care and the ability to lift up to 50lbsMaintenance of a clean and sanitary environmentEffective communication, both written and verbal in EnglishAbility to maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational informationMust take initiative and be able to work with minimal supervisionRespectful and hardworking team player with a professional and courteous mannerPolice Check and Vulnerable Sector / Screening Request within the last 3 months is requiredCCAs will work within the NSAHO Scope of PracticeWill be accepting RN, LPN and CCA studentsWages based on CUPE contract.

Training & Experience : Standard First Aid or Basic Life Support - CPR / Choking - AdultSuccessful completion of CCA courseAlzheimer / Palliative and WHIMIS coursesExperience in a similar environment including palliative care is considered an assetExperience with Paperless charting and computer literacy required