Transitional Care Assistant (Part-Time), Transitional Health

Shannex Incorporated; Bedford; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

RRSP with employer matching

Vacation accrual from start

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks program discounts

Continuing education and training

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a Part-Time Transitional Care Assistant (CCA) for the West Bedford Transitional Health team. You will assist patients transitioning from hospital to home with personal care, daily living activities, and therapeutic support while maintaining high safety and dignity standards.

You will document patient progress, participate in interprofessional care, and support training for new staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Continuing Care Certification or equivalent
• Registered in Nova Scotia CCA registry per policy
• CPR/First Aid certification required
• Basic Food Safety certification required
• Infection prevention and control knowledge
• Ability to utilize Electronic Health Care Records
• Experience with vulnerable populations is an asset
• Able to work flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist with hygiene needs and daily living activities.
• Support restorative care such as walking and range of motion.
• Provide mealtime assistance when required.
• Document care in Daily Patient Care Records and progress notes.
• Communicate observations to the Supervisor and document per policy.
• Complete rounds and orientation for new staff as needed.
• Maintain patient safety and adapt care to transitions home.
• Engage in interprofessional teamwork to support patient goals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Interprofessional collaboration

Infection prevention

Tech literacy (EHR)

Education

Continuing Care Certification

Nova Scotia CCA registry eligibility

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Part-Time 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

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.