Health Support Aide - Laboratory Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cape Breton Regional Municipality is seeking a part-time Health Support Aide. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide support to patients and assist the PLM team. Ideal candidates will have Grade 12 education, excellent interpersonal skills, and knowledge of infection control procedures. An hourly pay rate ranging from $20.74 to $22.87 is offered, along with a potential benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Any previous related experience or related education would be an asset.
• Relevant first aid, first responder training (e.g., St. John Ambulance course) is an asset.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures is an asset.
• Must have Current Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention training is needed.
• Relevant first aid training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients/clients and PLM team.
• Perform specimen collection and other patient support functions.
• May include specimen collection under guidance of licensed health care professionals.
• Adhere strictly to safety and infection prevention procedures.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of infection control procedures

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support

Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Req ID: 211484
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: PLM Specimen Collection REG
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (60%) x 1
UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Nov-25

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of Management (or designate), the Health Support Aide (HSA) works in collaboration with all members of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) by providing support to patients/clients and PLM team. The Health Support Aide role may include specimen collection and other departmental/patient/client support functions under the guidance and direction of licensed health care professionals. Strict adherence to safety and infection prevention and control procedures is required.

About You

• Grade 12
• Any previous related experience or related education would be an asset
• Knowledge of infection control procedures an asset
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention
• Relevant first aid, first responder training i.e. St. John Ambulance course, HS lifeguard certificate, an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with patients/clients, hospital staff, public and referral sources

Please ensure that your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Part-Time / 60% / 45 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$20.74 - $22.87 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.