Continuing Care Assistant (2025-2384)

Closing the Gap Healthcare; Bedford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking Continuing Care Assistants who are passionate about client care. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with flexible scheduling and competitive wages. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily activities and providing caregiver respite. The ideal candidate has a valid certification and a focus on client safety. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality care.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Group benefits including Employee Assistance Plan

Company contributions to RRSP

Paid travel time

A company-issued mobile phone

Paid orientation

Qualifications

• Certification or enrolled in program from a recognized institution.
• Up-to-date CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Acceptable criminal check and child abuse registry.

Responsibilities

• Caring for clients at their homes with daily living activities.
• Providing respite for caregivers and recreation activities.

Skills

Client care focus

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

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. We are 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. Location: Bedford. Shifts: Evenings.

This position may appeal to you if you value making a direct impact on clients, desire flexible scheduling to balance home and work life, and want to work with a collaborative team under the guidance of an experienced supervisor.

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. If you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].