Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs)

Health Association Nova Scotia; Bedford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Canada is looking for Continuing Care Assistants to support clients with personal care activities. The role involves assisting with daily tasks, engaging clients in recreational activities, and documentation of care. Ideal candidates must have Continuing Care Assistant Certification and a passion for helping others. The position offers professional growth, a diverse workplace, and competitive compensation, with opportunities available across Nova Scotia.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Attractive compensation and benefits package

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Certification as a Continuing Care Assistant is required.
• Experience in personal care or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Provide meals and refreshments to clients.
• Document client concerns and progress.
• Engage residents in leisure programs.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Light housekeeping

Documentation skills

Engaging in recreational programs

Education

Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification

Education related to healthcare

Job description

Health Association Nova Scotia - Bedford, NS, Canada

Tagged: Continuing Care Assistant

Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to provide recruitment support to continuing care employers in Nova Scotia. There are numerous opportunities across the Central Zone.

Want to be part of an interdisciplinary team that helps people to live well in the place they call home? If so, we want you! We can support you by matching you with an employer in long-term care or home care.

Do you enjoy variety in your workdays and truly have a passion for caring for others? Whether you are just starting your career or have demonstrated a lifelong love for helping others we have an opening for you!

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with various personal care activities (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Assist clients with meals and between meal refreshments.
• Provide respite for families and care givers.
• Documentation (e.g., reporting client concerns, progress notes, incident reports).
• Engage residents/families in leisure/recreational programs.

Core Requirements

• Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification
• Persons with related education and/or work experience and are enrolled in or are eligible to be enrolled in CCA RPL Program
• Students in nursing, CCA programs, and international educated nurses will be considered.

What We Offer

• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Professional growth and an attractive compensation and benefits package
• Positions Available Across the Province

We hire both CCAs and CCAITs. Salary range is dependent on employer and CCA status.

Certified Continuing Care Assistant means a continuing care assistant who has been certified under the Continuing Care Assistant certification program and has been added to the Registry for Continuing Care Assistants. Continuing Care Assistant in Training means a person employed as a Continuing Care Assistant who is

• Completing requirements to become a certified continuing care assistant
• Hired on a conditional basis in accordance with the Educational Requirements for Entry to Practice of Non-Licensed Care Staff Policy.

Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2025

Job # 3467

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