Care Team Assistant - Medical B

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Care Team Assistant for the Valley Regional Hospital to provide direct patient care and support daily activities while working under supervised health professionals. This casual, long-assignment role offers competitive hourly rates and various benefits while promoting a work-life balance in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Travel benefits

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Provincial certification required; candidates may be eligible to sit for the CCA knowledge exam.
• Basic Life Support Certification must be current.
• Language skills other than English preferred, especially French.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care based on needs.
• Support activities of daily living and reinforce patient and family teaching.
• Collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Effective listening

Communication skills

French language skills

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Program

Provincial Certification

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Req ID: 204759

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department: OPWZ Medical B Stroke Unit

Type of Employment: Casual, Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Position: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 16-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services throughout Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Join our diverse team of professionals providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

We employ professionals across the province, offering a work-life balance that allows exploration of the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to learn more about living and working here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager and working under supervision of regulated health professionals, the Care Team Assistant provides direct patient care based on needs. Responsibilities include supporting activities of daily living, reinforcing patient and family teaching, and collaborating with the care team.

About You

We welcome candidates with:

• Continuing Care Assistant Program
• Provincial Certification with the Department of Health and Wellness (must submit certification and be registered with the CCA Registry; see link for details)
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Effective listening and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Language skills other than English are assets, with French preferred

If no applicants have provincial certification, consideration may be given to candidates eligible to write the CCA knowledge exam and obtain certification within 1 year of hire. Please ensure your resume is current and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full Time; 75 hours bi-weekly
• End date approximately December 2026; dates are subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

$24.91 - $27.68 hourly

Benefits may include health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Application Process

Thank you for your interest. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. This position is within the Healthcare bargaining unit; preference is given to unionized employees. Employees should review their seniority and benefits information in their SuccessFactors profile. For those changing unions or employment status, consult prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants, including Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, to apply and self-identify.