Care Team Assistant, Neurology Clinic

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Care Team Assistant in Halifax to join an interdisciplinary care team. The role supports RN, physicians, and EEG techs by providing direct and indirect patient care, including ambulation, personal care, and wound assistance under RN supervision.

The position requires a Continuing Care Assistant credential, BCLS, and healthcare experience; EEG experience and pediatric exposure are assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an approved Continuing Care Assistant program and Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification.
• Current successful completion of a BCLS program.
• Previous health care experience required.
• EEG experience is an asset.
• Pediatric environment experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Professional and mature demeanor.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Good judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative.
• Ability to respond to physical demands (heavy lifts, support during EEGs).
• Interest in continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to support RN, physicians, and EEG techs.
• Assist patients with ambulation, personal care, and wound care.
• Assist with physiotherapy and environmental care under RN supervision.
• Contribute to a safe patient environment and effective teamwork.

Job description

• Department/Program: Neurology Clinic/Team , Children's Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation


• Location: Halifax


• Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT ( 80% FTE) x 1 position(s)


• Start Date: ASAP


• Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit


• Compensation: $ 24.9072 - $ 29.3638 /hour


• Closing Date: 6-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Care Team Assistant is a member of an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of patients/families. The individual in this role supports the work of RNs, Physicians & EEG Techs. The Care Team Assistant is responsible for providing a range of direct care and indirect care services to support the care of patients, their families, and their environment, not limited to assisting patients with ambulation, personal care, physiotherapy assistance and wound assistance. These services are provided under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with their designated college’s supervision guidelines. The type of supervision (direct or indirect) will depend on the complexity of the task or procedure being assigned, the stability of the patient and the skill level of the Team Assistant performing it.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.


• Graduate from an approved Continuing Care Assistant program and Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification required.


• Current successful completion of a BCLS program required.


• Previous health care experience is required.


• Previous experience working with EEG an asset.


• Previous experience working in a pediatric environment required.


• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to accept direction and supervision.


• Demonstrated professional and mature manner.


• Must have effective interpersonal and communication skills.


• Effective time management and organizational skills.


• Demonstrated judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability within scope of employment.


• Demonstrated initiative within the scope of their employment.


• Ability to respond to physical demands (i.e. – heavy lifts and support during EEGs).


• Demonstrated interest in continuing education.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

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

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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