Continuing Care Assistant, Halifax Bedford Basin

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™. In anticipation of opening in June 2026, we are searching for a full‑time Continuing Care Assistant to join our new Adeline Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for part‑time&full‑time staff)

Life, travel, and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for free through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan [include what applies]

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence

Recognition and rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment

Assists with resident’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter

Assists in restorative care e.g. walking, range of motion

Provides mealtime assistance when required

Provides snacks, morning and afternoon fluid passes and night lunches, while monitoring intake

Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Resident Care Record, resident progress notes, medication incident reports, survey documentation and audits, incident reports etc

Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Supervisor

Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan

Assists in the planning and implementation of resident 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 resident care or safety to Supervisor

Additional related duties as assigned

About You

Completion of Continuing Care Assistant program or equivalency according to the CCA Entry to Practice Policy

Registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act (NS only)

Hold a valid CPR/First Aid certification (required)

Can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Completion of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset

Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices

Knowledge of principles of personal care including bathing, oral hygiene

Ability to utilize technology (i.e. Electronic Health Care Records)

A completed Back in Form Lift&Transfer Program is considered an asset

Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset

Previous working experience with elderly in long‑term care or a senior living environment an asset

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

Shannex Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity. Shannex‑owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living&Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com. All applications are kept in strict confidentiality. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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