Stroke Unit Care Team Assistant (PT)

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Care Team Assistant to join their team. This part-time role involves providing direct hands-on care, supporting patients’ activities of daily living, and reinforcing family teaching as needed. Ideal candidates should possess a Continuing Care Assistant Program certificate and current Basic Life Support certification. This position offers a pay rate of $24.91 – $28.37 hourly, with eligibility for a benefits package, including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Current registration and active status with the CCA Registry required.
• Candidates eligible to write the CCA knowledge exam may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct hands-on care to patients.
• Support patients' activities of daily living.
• Reinforce patient and family teaching as per care plan.

Skills

Effective listening skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Program

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Care Team Assistant to join their team. This part-time role involves providing direct hands-on care, supporting patients’ activities of daily living, and reinforcing family teaching as needed. Ideal candidates should possess a Continuing Care Assistant Program certificate and current Basic Life Support certification. This position offers a pay rate of $24.91 – $28.37 hourly, with eligibility for a benefits package, including health and dental coverage.