Continuing Care Assistant

ParaMed Home Health Care; Halifax; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate shifts

Flexible schedules (FT & PT)

Paid training & onboarding

Health & dental benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Company-provided mobile device

Employee perks & support programs

Education assistance

Job summary

ParaMed Home Health Care is seeking caregivers to provide in-home personal care, meal assistance, and daily living support across client homes. You will travel between locations offering companionship and essential care in a compassionate, professional manner.

Qualifying candidates have CCA certification and experience in personal care, with a valid driver's license preferred. A background check is required, and a reliable, caring attitude is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• CCA certification
• Experience providing personal care
• Driver's license, insurance & access to a vehicle (preferred)
• Ability to pass a background check
• A caring, reliable, and ready-to-work attitude

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing)
• Travel between client homes
• Assist with meals and light housekeeping
• Support daily living activities
• Offer companionship and emotional support

Skills

CCA certification

Experience providing personal care

Driver's license & vehicle access (pre

Background check

Caring and reliable attitude

Job description

Job Description

Ready to get to work

• Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing)
• Assist with meals and light housekeeping
• Support daily living activities
• Offer companionship and emotional support

Why Join Us Now

• Immediate shifts available
• Flexible full-time & part-time schedules
• Paid training and onboarding
• Health & dental benefits
• Mileage reimbursement between client visits
• Company-provided mobile device
• Employee perks, recognition & support programs
• Education assistance for you and your family

Your Day-to-Day

• Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing)
• Travel between client homes
• Assist with meals and light housekeeping
• Support daily living activities
• Offer companionship and emotional support

What You Need

• CCA certification
• Experience providing personal care
• Driver's license, insurance & access to a vehicle (preferred)
• Ability to pass a background check
• A caring, reliable, and ready-to-work attitude

Time Type

Full time

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #ParaMedNS

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the hiring process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.