Care Team Assistant - Transitional Care Unit

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Kentville; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Care Team Assistant for the Transitional Care Unit in Western Zone. The role involves direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting the care plan under supervision of licensed professionals.

The position emphasizes effective communication, CCA registration, and Basic Life Support certification, with opportunities to contribute to patient education and family support during a long-term assignment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a Continuing Care Assistant certification and be active with the CCA Registry.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Strong communication skills; French language helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on care based on patient needs and care plans.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and instrumental activities.
• Reinforce patient and family teaching according to the plan of care.

Skills

Communication skills

French language (asset)

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Program

CCA Registry active

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

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Care Team Assistant - Transitional Care Unit

Req ID: 226586
Location: WesternZone,Valley Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Transitional Care Unit VRH
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: CUPE HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-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

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

• Long assignment, full time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months

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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.