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Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

@ The Birches Nursing Home

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Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia

$24.41–$27.12/hrPart-time
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Overview

The Birches Nursing Home is hiring a part-time, casual Continuing Care Assistant in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, to provide personal care to its 42 long-term care residents. The role involves day, evening and night shifts of 8 or 12 hours, with pay set by the collective agreement between The Birches and C.U.P.E. Local 3199. Candidates need CCA or PCW certification and an Alzheimer and dementia provincial certificate.

Pay:

$24.41–$27.12 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with all aspects of residents' personal care
  • Support residents following their lifelong routines
  • Work day, evening and night shifts of 8 or 12 hours

Requirements summary:

  • Personal Care Worker, CCA or Home Health Provider certification
  • Alzheimer and Other Related Dementia Provincial Certificate
  • Nursing experience in a long-term care facility
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Reliable transportation and regular, consistent attendance

Tools & skills

Administrative supportPersonal careInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsVulnerable sector check
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-11-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-15
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPersonal Care Worker certification, Continuing Care Assistant certification, Home Health Provider certification, Alzheimer and Other Related Dementia Provincial Certificate
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
Perks mentionedTransit support

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The Birches Nursing Home

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Job description

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada

Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Position Available: Part-time, Casual

Facility Description:

As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.

This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform and assist in all aspects of the personal care of the residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Certification as a Personal Care Worker, Continuing Care Assistant or Home Health Provider is required

- Nursing experience in a long-term care facility

- Good interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

- Good oral and written communication skills

- Ability to work shift work

- Alzheimer and Other Related Dementia Provincial Certificate required

- Demonstrated ability to work with residents with Alzheimer Disease and other related Dementia

- Must provide valid criminal record check and vulnerable record check.

The Birches Offers:

  • Free Parking
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Comprehensive Orientation
  • A supportive work environment

Salary Range: In accordance with current collective agreement between The Birches

and C.U.P.E. Local 3199

HOURS OF WORK: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift Hours - 12 hr / 8hr shifts.

Please note:

· This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.

· Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.

· If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.

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