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Care Team Assistant - Long Term Care

Care Team Assistant - Long Term Care

Nova Scotia Health AuthorityPictou, NS, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD25.7 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 Department of Health and Wellness

Candidates are required to submit their certification and be registered and active with the CCA Registry. How-to-Sign-Up-for-the-CCA-Registry.pdf (nsccaprod.wpenginepowered.com)

  • Current Basic Life Support Certification
  • Demonstrates effective listening skills
  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  • Where there are no applicants with provincial certification the employer may consider candidates who are eligible to write the CCA knowledge exam and obtain certification within 1 year from their date of hire.

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

    Hours

  • Long Assignment, Full-time (%) position; 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Approximately 15 months (Dates are subject to change)
  • Compensation and Incentives

    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.