Req ID : 180554
Location : Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department : Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment : Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union : Healthcare Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.
We’re 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 there's 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 you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle.
Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager and working under the supervision or direction of regulated health professionals, the Care Team Assistant (CTA) provides direct, hands-on care based on the needs of the patient and program / or unit.
As a member of the collaborative care team, the CTA is responsible for supporting patients' activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
The CTA also reinforces patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following :
- Continuing Care Assistant Program
- Provincial Certification with the Department of Health and Wellness
- Candidates are required to submit their certification and be registered and active with the CCA Registry. CCA Registry Information - Continuing Care Assistant Program (novascotiacca.ca)
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
Variety of available shifts
Compensation and Benefits Package
$23.71 - $25.70 hourly
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 You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.
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.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us recruitment.
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