Transitional Care Assistant (Part-Time), Transitional Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee health benefits

RRSP program (employer matching)

Free onsite parking

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Bedford, NS is hiring a Part-Time Transitional Care Assistant (CCA) to support patients transitioning from hospital to home. You will help with daily living activities, documentation, and interprofessional collaboration to ensure safe return home or community reintegration.

The role requires a valid Continuing Care Certification, CCA registry status in NS, and CPR/First Aid; Basic Food Safety certification is also required.

Qualifications

• Valid Continuing Care Certification or equivalent per CCA Entry to Practice policy.
• Registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Basic Food Safety certification is required.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hygiene needs and daily living activities (bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, transfer).
• Support restorative care such as walking and range of motion exercises.
• Provide mealtime assistance and report patient changes to the Supervisor.
• Document in Daily Patient Care Record and progress notes as per policy.
• Assist orientation and training of new staff and participate in team rounds.

Education

Continuing Care Certification

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

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• 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