Transitional Care Assistant (CCA), Transitional Health

Shannex Incorporated; Bedford; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Continuing education and training

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated’s West Bedford Transitional Health is seeking a compassionate Transitional Care Assistant (CCA) to support patients moving from hospital to home. The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and person-centred care, with an emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and effective communication.

You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, documentation, and leverage electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Valid Continuing Care Certification or equivalent per CCA Entry to Practice policy.
• Registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Basic Food Safety certification required.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and reports changes in patient conditions posing risk to health.
• Assists with hygiene and daily living activities.
• Assists patients with special needs and restorative care.
• Provides mealtime assistance and helps with transfers.
• Documents care accurately in daily records and charts.
• Communicates observations to the Supervisor and team.
• Completes rounds and necessary documentation.
• Supports orientation and training of new staff.
• Engages in flexible scheduling including days, nights, and weekends.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Technology use

Education

Continuing Care Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Basic Food Safety Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Transitional Care Assistant (CCA) with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.

This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.

Reporting to the Transitional Care Nurse, the TCA is integral in supporting patients and families meet the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, using effective communication strategies, and mutual support.

Meaningful Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Recognizes and reports a situation or change in patient circumstances, condition or behavior which poses a threat to the patient’s health, safety, security and well‑being
• Assists patients with hygiene needs and daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, positioning in bed, and transferring to and from bed to chair
• Assists with patient’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter.
• Assists in restorative care e.g. walking, range of motion
• Provides mealtime assistance when required
• Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Patient Care Record, patient progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, servery documentation and audits, incident reports etc.
• Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Supervisor
• Completes rounds and corresponding documentation as per facility policy
• Assists with the orientation and training of new employees
• Additional duties where required

About You

• You have a valid Continuing Care Certification or equivalent according to the CCA Entry to Practice policy
• You are registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act
• You hold a valid CPR/Frist Aid certification. (required)
• Proof of valid Basic Food Safety certification is required
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
• Knowledge of principles of personal care including bathing, oral hygiene
• Ability to utilize technology (ie Electronic Health Care Records)
• Completion of certain certifications, such as Dementia: Understanding the Journey and Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program, considered an asset
• You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Previous experience supporting the care of vulnerable populations, with complex social situations, who are transitioning across health care settings, with a goal of home first