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Alberta Health Services

Health Care Aide

Blairmore, AB · On-site

CA$26.43 - CA$29.58/hr

The Crowsnest Pass Health Centre offers a range of services in acute and continuing care, including ... You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition ...

Alberta Health Services

Health Care Aide

Blairmore, AB · On-site

CA$26.43 - CA$29.58/hr

The Crowsnest Pass Health Centre offers a range of services in acute and continuing care, including ... You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition ...

Alberta Health Services

Health Care Aide

Blairmore, AB · On-site

CA$26.43 - CA$29.58/hr

The Crowsnest Pass Health Centre offers a range of services in acute and continuing care, including ... You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition ...

Alberta Health Services

Health Care Aide

Blairmore, AB · On-site

CA$26.43 - CA$29.58/hr

The Crowsnest Pass Health Centre offers a range of services in acute and continuing care, including ... You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition ...

Cantex Continuing Care Network

We are actively hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our high-performing healthcare team. If you are a compassionate caregiver looking for CNA jobs near you with flexible scheduling ...

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What is a continuing care assistant?

A Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) provides essential support to individuals who need help with daily living activities, such as seniors or individuals with disabilities. CCAs assist with personal care, mobility, meal preparation, and companionship in home care, long-term care, or hospital settings. They work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure clients receive compassionate and respectful care. This role requires patience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for those in need.

What does a continuing care assistant do?

A typical day for a Continuing Care Assistant involves helping clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility support, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. You will often work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals, and may interact closely with family members to provide updates or receive instructions. Shifts may be scheduled during days, evenings, or weekends, depending on the healthcare facility or home care environment. Teamwork, adaptability, and a supportive approach are essential, as you will be assisting clients with varying needs and ensuring their comfort and dignity throughout the day.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a continuing care assistant?

To thrive as a Continuing Care Assistant, you typically need a high school diploma, completion of a recognized continuing care assistant program, and a solid understanding of basic patient care techniques. Familiarity with electronic health record systems and standard safety protocols is often required, and certification such as CPR/First Aid is highly valued. Key soft skills include patience, compassion, effective communication, and strong teamwork abilities. These competencies are vital for delivering safe, respectful, and effective care to individuals in long-term or assisted living settings.

How do you become a continuing care assistant?

To become a continuing care assistant, you must complete a recognized training program approved by the provincial regulatory body, which typically includes coursework and practical experience. Afterward, you need to pass a certification exam and obtain licensure or registration to work legally in the role, which involves demonstrating competency in providing personal care and support to clients.

How long does it take to be a Continuing Care Assistant?

Becoming a Continuing Care Assistant typically requires completing a recognized training program, which usually takes about 6 to 12 months. The program includes classroom instruction and practical clinical experience, and graduates often need to obtain certification or licensure before starting work.

Where do continuing care assistants work?

Continuing care assistants typically work in healthcare settings such as long-term care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living residences, and home care environments. They provide support with daily activities, health monitoring, and personal care, often working flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

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Continuing Care Dispensary Pharmacist

London Drugs Limited

Lethbridge, AB • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Not just a job
- a community
- a partnership
- a team
You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career.  We are seeking innovative, geriatric patient focused professionals to join our Continuing Care (Nursing Home) team in Lethbridge!   We currently have opportunities for:
 
Continuing Care Dispensary Pharmacist
London Drugs means many things to many people.  As a London Drugs Continuing Care Dispensary pharmacist, it means providing indirect patient care in a team-oriented work environment involving clinical pharmacists, regulated pharmacy technicians, assistants, doctors and nurses. A continuing-care focused dispensary that fosters professional excellence in a team setting divergent from conventional retail dispensaries. Pharmacy technicians and state-of-the-art technology are used to relieve pharmacists from routine tasks and allow them to concentrate on practicing pharmacy. You will be given the tools and opportunity to practice your profession in a well-equipped pharmacy with regular pharmacist over-lap, which helps optimize patient care.
Resident care is paramount. All pharmacists are committed to maintaining professionalism and innovative resident care services.
You have a desire to actively engage in therapeutic evaluation of prescriptions, monitoring patient profiles/electronic charts, clinical services support as per Alberta Pharmacy Services Framework and overseeing compounding and unit-dose packaging activities.   You are interested in disease management and compliance programs as well as being involved with seminars, workshops and clinics.  If you are looking for a challenging position in our long term care pharmacy division and have the professionalism, commitment to excellence and drive to join our team of exceptional pharmacists, London Drugs is the place for you.
We are actively hiring for this Pharmacist role and are reviewing applications ASAP.  Relocation assistance and signing bonuses may be available for qualified candidates.

Shifts for a Continuing Care (Nursing Home)-dedicated pharmacist are Monday to Friday. For all positions, we offer work/life balance with minimal late evening and weekend shifts.
The successful candidate will have the following: 
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy 
  • License to practice Pharmacy in Canada. 
  • Registered with Alberta College of Pharmacists
  • Willing to participate in continued education to upgrade his/her knowledge. 
  • Good communication skills and excellent customer and staff relations. 
  • Ability to work as a team player and have a team approach. 
  • Ability to work quickly, multi-task and work well under pressure 
  • A high level of professionalism, energy and enthusiasm. 
  • Strong computer skills.
We offer advancement opportunities through our promote-from-within policies, salaries commensurate with experience, as well as the potential to earn bonuses.  We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:
  • Comprehensive, optional medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage for you and your family (Ensuring you and your family are taken care of)
  • Company matched RRSPs (Helping you plan for your future 
  • Employee Discount Program (Sharing our success)
  • Ongoing In-House Training & Education Courses (Lifelong learning)
  • Employee Family Assistance Program (Free confidential counseling and support)
  • Employee Recognition Program (Tangible rewards for great work!)
  • Community Involvement (Giving back to our communities)
Apply Now!
London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.  We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.    
We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. 
London Drugs may collect, use, and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization, for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.
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