Aide Jobs in Glace Bay, NS

Req ID : 207645

Location : Eastern Zone Glace Bay Hospital

Department : OPEZ 3 SW Med Surg GB

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly PT ( 60% ) x 1

UNIFOR Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date : 15-Aug-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Health Support Aide has an important role within the health care team and is responsible for helping with daily routines of care and to support patients / clients with activities of daily living. The role may include : the provision of basic care specimen collection and other support functions under the guidance and direction of licensed health care professionals.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Grade 12
• Any previous related experience or related education would be an asset
• Knowledge of infection control procedures an asset
• Current BCLS
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred
• Relevant first aid first responder training i.e. St. John Ambulance course HS lifeguard certificate an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with patients / clients hospital staff public and referral sources
• Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.

Hours

Permanent Part-Time; 45 Hours Biweekly

Shiftwork / Call / Rotation / etc.

Compensation and Benefits

20.74 - $22.10Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once Youve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and / or usage prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black / African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals / Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 20 - 22