Care Team Assistant- 8.4 Hospitalist Medicine Unit

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is hiring a Care Team Assistant for the Central Zone Halifax Infirmary. You will support patients with activities of daily living and reinforce care plans under supervision of health professionals.

Eligibility requires Continuing Care Assistant Program, provincial certification with the CCA Registry, and Basic Life Support. Bilingual ability (French) is an asset. Flexible shifts and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have Continuing Care Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on care based on patient needs.

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Program

Provincial Certification with Department of Health and Wellness

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Communicates effectively verbally and in writing

French language skills an asset

Job description

Req ID: 225327
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Hospitalist Medicine Unit
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 25-Sep-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 full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$24.91 - $28.37 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.

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.