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Care Team Assistant - Medical/Surgical UnitNova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Amherst, Nova, CA
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Care Team Assistant - Medical/Surgical Unit

Care Team Assistant - Medical/Surgical Unit

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Amherst, Nova, CA
13 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description
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Req ID: 223906
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
Department: OPNZ Medical and Surgical Unit CRHCC
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (60%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Jul-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager and working under the supervision or direction of regulated health professionals, the Care Team Assistant provides direct, hands-on care based on the needs of the patient and program/unit. As a member of the collaborative care team, the Care Team Assistant is responsible for supporting patients' activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. The Care Team Assistant 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 part-time; 45 hours bi-weekly
  • Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$24.91 - $28.37 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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

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

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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