Continuing Care Assistant

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Melfort, SK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing personal care and assisting clients, patients, and residents with activities of daily living to promote their optimal level of functioning. The role also includes supporting clients, patients, and residents in addressing their physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The SHA is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. The organization is dedicated to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce, and is committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action, working in the spirit of truth and reconciliation and acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Requirements

Continuing Care Assistant certificate (CCA)
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Basic - Computer skills
Communication skills
Ability to work independently
Valid driver's license, where required
Food Safe certificate, where required
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.
Bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

Responsibilities

Provides personal care and activities of daily living for clients/patients/residents to encourage optimum level of functioning.
Supports clients/patients/residents in meeting their physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs.