Continuing Care Assistant
| Published | September 4, 2026 |
| Location | Bedford, NS, Canada |
| Category | Administration |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Working Hours | 30 to 44 hours per week |
| Base Salary | $ 17.86 to 18.49 |
| Salary Units | Hour |
Description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
No experience (will train)
Work setting
Home care and visiting care agency
Remote location
Rural area
Various locations
Work in employer's/client's home
Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities
Assist with cleaning, sterilizing, setting up and assembling of medical equipment
Assist with maintenance and repair of medical equipment
Perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
Perform other duties related to personal care
Supply and empty bed pans
Serve meal trays and feed patients
Weigh, lift, turn and position patients
Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
Supervise patients' exercise routines
Maintain inventory of supplies
Bathe, dress and groom patients
Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
Administer first aid in emergency situations
Additional information
Security and safety
Driver's validity licence check
Vulnerable sector check
Tuberculosis test
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Own transportation
Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Walking
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
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