Competition #:420-21-08-10 -26 RPL Candidates to Train as Continuing Care AssistantsCompetition #: 420-21-08-10 -26Job Title:RPL Candidates to Train as Continuing Care AssistantsDept.:NursingStart Date:ImmediatelyPostedDate:August 10, 2026Close Date:August 17, 2026Reg/Temp: Temporary Full TimeFull/Part:Full-time(10 Vacancies)(Subject to change) 80 hrs. bi-weeklyUnion:CAW/UNIFORApplications accepted until 4:00 PMOpening StatementThe R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs29 0 staff in various Departments. The RK works withCCA Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program in collaboration with the Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS). Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a CCA Certification from Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.Current Funding Assistance is provided for Phase I and Phase 2 and first Exam by Department of Seniors in Long Term Care (DSLTC ). Not every candidate will be approved funding; funding is available short-term and allocated by Zone. Condition of funding; the RPL Recipientagrees upon application to provide a return service commitment which takes effect immediately following NS Certifications available on first come first serve basis via Dept Health and successful candidates are required to sign a return-to-work agreement of two years following certification with the R.K.What is RPL (Recognized Prior Learning)?Become a CCA while working full time, with hands- on experience and online educationPath 1 Recognizes work life experiences, employment, and all prior education/ Path II – PSW/PCW etc. to CCATuition, books,



and online education cost coveredSupportive learning environment with CCA mentorship and Clinical SupportComfort with use of technology required and owning your own computerCORE COMPETENCIES:Resident centered focus; Communication; Conflict Management Self & Community Awareness; and Teamwork (fosters Teamwork)Qualifications:Provincial certification in Continuing Care Assistant (CCA). Provincial CCA certification required for permanent employment. Registered member of the CCA Registry (Continuing Care Assistant Program – HANS).For further information please refer to: CCA (Job) Descriptionlocated on R.K. Macdonald Nursing Home’s website: @https://www.Rkmacdonald.Ca/Hours of Work (Rotations include weekends) Day/evening Shifts (subject to change)12 hr/8hr. rotations DDNN; LW/SW Days – pending available rotations once trained.Salary:Start Rate of $24.4130/ hr. until certified as per Unifor contract pay scale (Paid Breaks & 80 hrs. bi- weekly)Comprehensive Benefits if 1 yr. or more Pension – (Can deferred for 3mosVacation, holiday – Prorated for fiscal year start Sick benefits- (Upon Completion of a 528 hr. Probation Period)Health Benefits – Health (Travel), Dental, Life Positive Life – Corp RateClosing Statement:Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. These are UNIFOR bargaining unit positions. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. Successful applicants will require a Police check with Vulnerable Sector (at own expense), 2 successful reference checks and meet necessary certifications and work permits as applicable.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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