Job Description
Job Description
As aContinuing Care AssistantInTraining(CCAIT),you willassistpeopleinyour communityto live safely in their homesby supporting them withdailytasksandself-careactivities.
Whyyou’lllove working here:
Best in class training and development programs

Celebration and Recognition programs

Part time and Full-time opportunities and adaptable scheduling options

Comprehensivehealthand dental benefitplans

Company paidmobile device

Mileagecompensation

Opportunities for education allowancefor employees and family

Employee Assistance Program

Employeeperksand exclusive offers

Whatyou’lldo:
Provide personal care to patients(ie. Grooming, dressing, bathing, etc.)

Provideassistancewith a variety of household tasks (ie. Mealassistance, light clean-up duties,etc.)

Provide cognitive, social, emotional, psychological, support to thepatientand family

Using work device, document informationrequiredfor eachpatientvisit

Adhere to theParaMedpolicies in all interactions withpatients, families or other partiesensuringprivacy and confidentiality

Escalatepatient-related issues to supervisors as needed

What you bring:
At least 1 year of experience inproviding personal care

Plan to successfully complete CCA exam in 4 months

Nursing background or extensive PSW experience will also be considered

Experience with elderly populations is preferred

A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is strongly preferred as travel topatientresidences isrequired

Ability to effectively communicate both through oral and written mediums

Able to provide a current criminal check with clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS) if selected

Ability todemonstratecompassion,



tact and diplomacy when interacting with residents/patients and their families

A passion for making a difference in your community.

This is a posting for a new position
Time Type:
Full time
At Extendicare,we’vespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

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📌 Continuing Care Assistant In Training (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Extendicare
📍 Nova Scotia