Care Team Assistant

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Middleton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Care Team Assistant for the Long Term Care/Veteran's Unit. The role involves direct hands-on patient care and supporting daily living activities within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include reinforcing the plan of care with patients and families and adhering to established guidelines. A Continuing Care Assistant program, provincial certification, and current BLS are required; French is an asset.

Qualifications

• CCA Registry active or eligible to sign up.
• Provincial certification required with active registration.
• Basic Life Support certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on care based on patient needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Reinforce patient and family teaching according to the plan of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Multilingual abilities (French)

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Program

Provincial Certification with Department of Health and Wellness

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

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Care Team Assistant - Long Term Care/Veteran's Unit

Req ID: 226293
Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Department: OPWZ Long Term Care Veterans Unit
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (70%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-26

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 the needs of the patient and program/unit. As a member of the collaborative care team, the Care Team Assistant is responsible for supporting patients' activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. The Care Team Assistant also 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
  • Candidates are required to submit their certification and be registered and active with the CCA Registry. How-to-Sign-Up-for-the-CCA-Registry.pdf (nsccaprod.wpenginepowered.com)
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• 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

• Permanent, part-time position; 52.5 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$24.91 - $28.37 hourly

$29.36 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer.

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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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.