Continuing Care Assistant
Continuing care assistants work with the nursing and hospital staff to provide basic care. They are patient’s go-to person for care or comforting. They provide a presence the patient can count on when their family is not there.
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High School Diploma (Academic)
Interview
Police Record Check
Criminal Record Check
Vaccinations current
Ability to use basic computer tools
High School Diploma (Academic)
Interview
Police Record Check
High School Diploma (Academic)
Police Record Check
Vaccinations current
High School Diploma (Academic)
Police Record Check
Criminal Record Check
Daily tasks
- Manage the patient at the time of their admission and while in the facility
- Monitor the patient’s health status, such as blood pressure, pulse, breathing, etc.
- Meet with patients regularly to work with them
- Use, supervise and maintain various medical equipment.
- Fill in patients’ medical charts and progress made
- Ensure patient safety at all times
Required skills
- Be able to react quickly and effectively in an emergency
- Enjoy working with the public
- Good listening skills and communicate easily
- Love physical work and handling of instruments
- Love teamwork and interdisciplinary
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Salary
$17,90 / hour *
Annual salary at 40h per week: $37 232
Min hourly rate: $15,91 / h ($33 093)
Max hourly rate: $28,50 / h ($59 280)
* Median rate according to Statistics Canada
Work locations
- Doctor's offices
- Hospital center
- Long-term care facilities
- Private clinic
- Private houses
- Self-employed
Training institutions
Available scholarships in Nova Scotia
Type of diploma obtained
College diploma
Years of study: 1