Continuing Care Assistant (2025-2042)

Closing the Gap Healthcare; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home healthcare is seeking compassionate Continuing Care Assistants to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives while enjoying a flexible schedule that promotes work-life balance. With a commitment to high-quality care and a supportive work environment, you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence. Competitive wages, group benefits, and paid travel time are just a few of the perks offered. If you are passionate about client care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexibility in schedule

Group benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Company RRSP contributions

Mental health support resources

Culture of recognition

Paid travel time

Paid orientation

Company-issued mobile phone

Qualifications

• Certification in Continuing Care or equivalent is essential.
• Up-to-date CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for clients in their homes, assisting with daily activities.
• Support caregivers and engage in recreational activities.

Skills

Client Care

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Customer Experience

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Certification

PSW Certificate

Foreign Nursing Degree

Practical or Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Job description

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services.

Due to a growing community and an influx of patients requiring care from local referral sources, CTG is seeking Continuing Care Assistants who are passionate about client care. We have full-time and part-time positions under a Fixed Cycle Averaging Agreement available in:

Halifax Peninsula Region: Halifax, Clayton Park, Spryfield, Sambro St. Margarets Bay, Bedford, Prospect

This position may appeal to you if:

• You love the idea of making a direct impact on your client's lives.
• You enjoy flexibility in your schedule. At CTG, we are happy to help you find a schedule that allows you to balance your home and work lives.
• You value working with a collaborative team and the guidance and direction of an experienced supervisor – At CTG, we foster an environment of lifelong learning and sharing best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Caring for clients at their homes with daily activities of living and personal care.
• Respite for caregivers, recreation activities, or meal preparation.

Work Schedule and Overtime:

• This position involves a six-month fixed cycle schedule repeating over a 2-week period.
• Hours will be averaged over the 2-week cycle, and overtime pay is applicable if total hours worked exceed 96 hours per cycle.

The Successful Continuing Care Assistant will have:

• A Continuing Care Assistant Certification (or currently in school to receive certification) or Equivalent Certificate (e.g. PSW Certificate, Foreign Nursing Degree, or Enrolled in a Practical or Baccalaureate Nursing Program from a recognized institution).
• Up-to-date CPR/First Aid Certification and acceptable criminal check and child abuse registry.
• Outstanding focus on client safety and ability to develop respectful working relationships with clients and families to meet their care needs.
• Exemplary skills in delivering high-quality customer experiences.
• A proven track record of being accountable for multiple deliverables, reporting, and high-quality performance.
• Experience in independent problem-solving and recognizing when support from peers and supervisors is needed.
• Travel within urban and rural settings (must arrange own transportation or be on an accessible bus route).

As a member of A Team Made for Caring at Closing the Gap, you can expect:

• Competitive wages.
• Flexibility to choose days off during the cycle for work-life balance.
• Group benefits, including an Employee Assistance Plan.
• Company contributions to your RRSP.
• Ongoing tools, webinars, and resources to support mental health.
• A culture of recognition and appreciation.
• A dynamic and collaborative team committed to excellence.
• Paid travel time.
• Paid orientation.
• A company-issued mobile phone.

Who we are:

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award-winning, fully accredited, and government-funded organization (Ministry of Health). We are dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and clinic healthcare services. Everything we do is based on ethical principles, compassion, and commitment to meet the highest practice standards. We are, in every way, A Team Made for Caring.

The Not So Fine Print:

We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our “Team Made for Caring.” This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada and meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.

Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families.

At Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza, as unvaccinated team members put themselves, co-workers, their clients, their client’s families, and CTG’s communities at unnecessary risk. Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.