Personal Support Worker - Casual

Bayshore HealthCare; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing provider in Halifax seeks dedicated Care Team Assistants. Responsibilities include providing compassionate care and performing duties under facility nursing staff's direction. Candidates should have relevant certifications and are required to pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Check. Enjoy flexible scheduling and competitive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Employee group benefits program

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Must hold a CTA or CCA certificate, or be an IEN in a bridging program.
• Proof of recent immunizations required.
• Must pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor and observational care duties.
• Create a supportive environment for patients.
• Work full 8-12 hour shifts in one facility.

Skills

Compassionate care

Observational care duties

Flexibility

Education

Continuing Care Assistant (CTA) or Care Team Assistant (CCA) certificate

Currently enrolled in a bridging program for RN or LPN licensure

Tools

BCLS-HCP certification

N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate

Job description

Overview

Carecor is looking for dedicated and compassionate Care Team Assistants to join our amazing team working in Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding area hospitals. We’re ready when you are!

Under the direction of facility nursing staff, you will perform floor and observational care duties - helping to create an environment that promotes optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being for patients. For each assignment, you will be in one facility for a full 8-12hour shift.

Why Join Us

• Join for the job, stay for the experience – Carecor is a first-choice healthcare staffing provider, holding contracts with hospital sites throughout Nova Scotia which provide a safe and fully supported work environment.
• Get the shifts you want when you want – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts.
• Competitive benefits - Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.
• Be your best self – We care about your well-being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful.

Qualifications

• Continuing Care Assistant (CTA), Care Team Assistant (CCA) certificate OR Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) currently enrolled in a bridging program and is in the process of attaining RN licensure or LPN licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• Proof of current immunization for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis B and Covid-19
• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past one (1) year or negative chest x-ray within the past five (5) years
• Current BCLS-HCP (HealthCare Provider)
• Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate
• Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire

About Us

For over 35 years, proudly helping healthcare workers take control of their career.

Carecor Health Services Ltd. (Carecor) is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.

Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.

We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted