FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Care Team Assistant - Alternative Level of Care Unit.
Where is the job located?
The job is located at Strait Richmond Hospital in the Eastern Zone of Nova Scotia.
What type of employment is being offered?
The position is for Permanent Hourly Full-Time (100%).
What is the closing date for this job posting?
The posting closing date is February 10, 2025.
What are the key responsibilities of a Care Team Assistant?
The Care Team Assistant provides direct, hands-on care to patients, supports activities of daily living, and reinforces patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates must have completed a Continuing Care Assistant Program and have provincial certification with the Department of Health and Wellness, along with current Basic Life Support Certification.
Is there any language requirement for the position?
Effective communication skills are required, and competencies in other languages, especially French, are considered an asset.
What is the hourly pay range for this position?
The hourly pay range is $24.42 to $26.47.
What benefits are offered to successful candidates?
Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package that includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance coverage, and a defined benefit pension plan.
Who will be contacted after applying for the position?
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Is this position part of a union?
Yes, this is a Healthcare bargaining unit position, and preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
What is Nova Scotia Health’s commitment regarding diversity?
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative of the people they serve. They encourage all qualified applicants, including those 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.