Care Team Assistant - Acute Medical Unit

Nova Scotia Health; Town of Bridgewater; Sur place; CAD 34 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, travel, LTD, life ins.

Defined benefit pension

Résumé du poste

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Western Zone at South Shore Regional Hospital is seeking a Care Team Assistant for a permanent full-time role (75 hours bi-weekly). You will provide direct patient care and support activities of daily living under the supervision of licensed staff.

The ideal candidate has the Continuing Care Assistant Program, provincial certification with the DHW, current BLS, and strong communication skills; French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Completion of Continuing Care Assistant Program and provincial certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Effective listening and written/verbal communication; French is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living as part of a collaborative care team.
• Reinforce patient and family teaching according to the plan of care.

Connaissances

CCA Certification

BLS Certification

Communication skills

French language (asset)

Formation

Continuing Care Assistant Program

Description du poste

Req ID: 223664

Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital

Department: OPWZ Acute Medical Unit SSRH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 19-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

• 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
• 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

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

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.

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.