Continuing Care Assistants (CCAs)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Glasgow is seeking Continuing Care Assistants to support clients with personal care and daily activities. Candidates should have Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification or related experience. This full-time role offers opportunities across Nova Scotia with competitive salaries and benefits. Ideal for both seasoned professionals and those new to the field.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive salary

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Student in nursing or CCA programs will be considered.
• Eligible for the CCA RPL Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Help clients with meals and snacks.
• Provide respite for families and caregivers.
• Document client concerns, progress, and incidents.
• Engage residents and families in recreational activities.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Light housekeeping

Documenting client progress

Recreational activity engagement

Education

Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification

Related education or work experience

Job description

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Location: Health Association Nova Scotia - New Glasgow, NS, Canada

Tagged: Continuing Care Assistant

Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to recruit continuing care workers across Nova Scotia, especially in the Northern Zone.

Are you passionate about helping others and want to be part of an interdisciplinary team that supports people to live well in their own homes? We can match you with opportunities in long-term care or home care.

If you enjoy variety and caring for others—whether you're starting your career or have lifelong experience—we want you!

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Help clients with meals and snacks.
• Provide respite for families and caregivers.
• Document client concerns, progress, and incidents.
• Engage residents and families in recreational activities.

Core Requirements

• Provincial Continuing Care Assistant Certification.
• Related education or work experience, enrolled or eligible for the CCA RPL Program.
• Students in nursing, CCA programs, and internationally educated nurses will be considered.

What We Offer

• Diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for professional growth, competitive salary, and benefits.
• Positions available across the province.

We hire both CCAs and CCAITs. Salary depends on employer and certification status.

A Certified Continuing Care Assistant has completed certification and is registered. A Continuing Care Assistant in Training is someone working towards certification and employed under specific policies.

Posted: Friday, July 25, 2025

Job # 3069

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Additional Details

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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