Job Title: Continuing Care Assistant
Employer: MacLeod House Baddeck
Location: Port Hawkesbury, NS
Wage: $17.56 to $23.27 per hour
Employment Type: Casual, Part-time leading to Full-time
Job Category: Work for Foreigners in Canada with Free Visa Sponsorship — Continuing Care Assistant
Job Overview
MacLeod House Baddeck is seeking compassionate and dedicated Continuing Care Assistants to join our team in Port Hawkesbury, NS. This role offers an opportunity to provide essential support to elderly residents in a caring and community-oriented setting. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to work effectively within a team. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible foreign applicants.
Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Answer call signals; supply and empty bed pans; bathe, dress, and groom patients; assist with meals, positioning, and exercise routines.
- Medical Assistance: Take and monitor patients’ vitals; document care, collect specimens, and administer suppositories or enemas as directed.
- Emergency Care: Provide first aid when necessary within the scope of competencies.
- Patient Transport: Assist with patient mobility using wheelchairs or stretchers for treatments or recreation.
- Housekeeping: Make beds, clean patients’ rooms, and manage supply inventory.
- Equipment Maintenance: Support with traction equipment, sterilizing, and maintaining job-related equipment.
Requirements:
- Languages: English
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma (or equivalent experience)
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Credentials:
- Continuing Care Assistant Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certificates
Work Setting:
- Rural area
- Nursing home/home for the aged
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Additional Information:
- Security Checks: Criminal record, vulnerable sector, and adult abuse registry checks required.
- Transportation: Must have own transportation
Work Conditions:
- Fast-paced environment, repetitive tasks, physically demanding
- Manual dexterity, sound discrimination, and attention to detail required
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling
Personal Suitability:
- Client focus, dependability, flexibility
- Excellent communication, interpersonal awareness, and teamwork skills
Benefits:
- Financial Benefits: As per the collective agreement
- Other Benefits: Free parking available
How Do I Get Visa Sponsorship As A Foreigner
Getting visa sponsorship as a foreigner typically involves finding an employer, educational institution, or other authorized entity in the country you wish to visit or move to who is willing to sponsor your visa application. Here’s a general guide on how you can go about getting visa sponsorship:
- Identify Potential Sponsors: Research companies, educational institutions, or organizations in your desired destination country that are eligible and willing to sponsor foreign workers, students, or individuals for visas. Look for job openings, educational programs, or internship opportunities that offer visa sponsorship.
- Apply for Jobs or Educational Programs: Apply for jobs or educational programs that offer visa sponsorship. Tailor your applications to highlight your qualifications, skills, and experiences that make you a strong candidate for sponsorship.
- Network: Utilize professional networking platforms, attend industry events, and connect with individuals who may be able to help you find visa sponsorship opportunities. Networking can often uncover hidden job openings or sponsorship possibilities.
- Research Visa Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the specific visa requirements and procedures for the country you wish to visit or move to. Each country has its own rules and regulations regarding visa sponsorship, so it’s essential to understand what is required.
- Communicate Your Need for Sponsorship: When applying for jobs or educational programs, clearly communicate your need for visa sponsorship. Highlight your willingness to undergo any necessary visa application processes and assure potential sponsors of your commitment to complying with immigration laws.
- Attend Interviews: If you are selected for interviews, be prepared to discuss your visa status and willingness to obtain sponsorship. Be honest and transparent about your intentions and demonstrate your qualifications and suitability for the position or program.
- Negotiate Terms: If you receive a job offer or acceptance into an educational program that offers visa sponsorship, carefully review the terms of sponsorship, including any contractual obligations or financial responsibilities. If necessary, negotiate terms that are acceptable to both parties.
- Follow Visa Application Procedures: Once you have secured sponsorship, follow the visa application procedures outlined by the sponsoring organization or institution. Provide all necessary documentation and information accurately and promptly to facilitate the visa application process.
- Prepare for Relocation: If your visa application is approved, prepare for relocation to the destination country. Make arrangements for housing, transportation, and other logistics to ensure a smooth transition.
- Comply with Visa Regulations: After arriving in the destination country, ensure that you comply with all visa regulations and requirements. Maintain valid visa status and fulfill any obligations or conditions associated with your visa sponsorship.
Remember that securing visa sponsorship can be a competitive process, so persistence, patience, and proactive networking can increase your chances of success.
Who Can Apply?
This role is open to Canadian citizens, permanent or temporary residents of Canada, as well as candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website