Continuing Care Assistant in Training (2025-2043)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for compassionate Continuing Care Assistants in Training to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential support to individuals in their daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. You'll undergo training to become a successful Continuing Care Assistant, with a focus on collaboration and ongoing learning. The organization promotes a culture of recognition and appreciation, offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. If you have a genuine interest in caregiving and are ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Group benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Company RRSP contributions

Paid travel time

Paid orientation

Company issued mobile phone

Ongoing mental health resources

Qualifications

• Must complete CCA Exam in four months and possess CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Flexibility and a genuine interest in providing care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities, personal care, and meal preparation.
• Provide respite for caregivers and engage in recreational activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Client safety commitment

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Plans to complete CCA Exam

Tools

Mobile phone

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.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Continuing Care Assistants in Training. In this role, you will undergo training that would help become a successful Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) and provide essential support to individuals requiring assistance with daily activities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Each shift may be varied and could include helping with daily activities of living, personal care, respite for caregivers, recreation activities or meal preparation. Care takes place in home of the client.

The Successful Continuing Care Assistant in Training must have:

• Plans to successfully complete CCA Exam in four months
• Possession of a driver's license and access to a vehicle is preferred but not mandatory; applicants without transportation will still be considered
• Flexibility on your schedule is required for this role
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Must pass a thorough criminal background check and vulnerable sector screening.
• Genuine interest in providing care and support to individuals in need.
• Demonstrated commitment to client safety and building respectful relationships with clients and their families to fulfill their care requirements.
• Proven history of accountability for multiple tasks, documentation and reporting
• Proficiency in problem-solving, while also knowing when to seek assistance from colleagues or supervisors.
• Appreciation for collaborative teamwork and the guidance of experienced supervisors. At CTG, we promote ongoing learning and the sharing of best practices.

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

• Competitive wages
• 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

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.

Who we are:

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award-winning, fully accredited and publicly funded organization. We are A Team Made for Caring dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community-based and clinic healthcare services. Our philosophy and care approach are based on ethical principles and compassion, together with a commitment to meet the highest practice standards.

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 who 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 feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.