Continuing Care Assistant - Saskatchewan Health Authority, Battleford

Role Overview

The Saskatchewan Health Authority invites dedicated applicants to join their team as a Casual Continuing Care Assistant at the Battlefords District Care Centre in Battleford, Saskatchewan. This vital role focuses on providing compassionate personal care and support, contributing to the health and well-being of clients, patients, and residents within a dynamic healthcare environment. As a key member of the Chronic Resident Unit, you will help individuals achieve their optimum level of functioning while supporting their physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking Saskatchewan Health Authority jobs in Battleford.

Qualifications

To be considered for this Continuing Care Assistant role, prospective applicants must meet specific educational and competency requirements. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is committed to ensuring high standards of care.

• Continuing Care Assistant certificate (CCA)
• Required education or equivalent must be completed within a specified timeframe

Key competencies and skills required include:

• Basic computer skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and abilities include:

• Ability to work independently

Other requirements, where applicable:

• Valid driver's license
• Food Safe certificate

What You'll Do

As a Continuing Care Assistant with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, your primary focus will be on delivering essential care and support to residents. You will be instrumental in fostering an environment that promotes dignity and independence.

• Provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living for clients, patients, and residents to encourage optimum level of functioning.
• Support clients, patients, and residents in meeting their physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs.

What's On Offer

The Saskatchewan Health Authority offers a rewarding opportunity for a Continuing Care Assistant in Battleford. This casual position provides a competitive hourly wage and the chance to contribute to a leading healthcare organization committed to quality patient care. While there are no guaranteed hours, this role offers flexibility for those able to meet the minimum availability requirements.

• Hourly Pay Band 12: $23.170 to $24.840 (3 step range)
• Casual employment type with no guaranteed hours
• Opportunity to work within the Battlefords District Care Centre, part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Unionized position (CUPE)

Applicants must be available a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per 3-week period, including all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats, and holidays, where applicable. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce, working together to improve health and well-being every day, for everyone.