Care Team Assistant (Float) - Medical Surgical Unit

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

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Yarmouth is seeking a Care Team Assistant to support patient care activities. The role involves providing hands-on assistance, reinforcing family teaching, and requires relevant certifications. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Continuing Care Assistant Program completion.
• Registration and active status with the CCA Registry.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective listening skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Program

Provincial Certification with Department of Health and Wellness

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 189340
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Med / Surg Resource Pool YRH
Type of Employment: PermanentFull-time (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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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
• Demonstrates effective listening skills
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Competencies in other languages are 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

$24.42 - $26.47 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.

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives. 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, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, 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.