Care Team Assistant

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Care Team Assistant to deliver hands-on care. The ideal candidate will hold essential certifications and possess strong communication skills. This temporary full-time role offers $24.91 - $27.68 hourly compensation and includes the possibility of benefits. Preference is given to diverse applicants. The workplace strives for inclusivity and equity.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on care based on patient needs.
• Support patients' activities of daily living.
• Reinforce patient and family teaching.

Skills

Effective listening skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Competencies in other languages

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Program

Provincial Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering inpatient and outpatient services across the province. We are committed to excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs.

Posting details: Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital; Department: OPWZ Complex Care - YRH; Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1; CUPE Healthcare Position; Posting Closing Date: 29-Sep-25.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager and working under the supervision or direction of regulated health professionals, the Care Team Assistant provides direct, hands-on care based on patient and program/unit needs. As a member of the collaborative care team, the Care Team Assistant supports patients' activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. The Care Team Assistant reinforces patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Continuing Care Assistant Program
• Provincial Certification with Department of Health and Wellness
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Demonstrates effective listening skills
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Where there are no applicants with provincial certification the employer may consider candidates who are eligible to write the CCA knowledge exam and obtain certification within 1 year from their date of hire.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment Full-time; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$24.91 - $27.68 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

This is a healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status should seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.