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Care Team Assistant - Alternative Level of Care Unit

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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.

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Nova Scotia Health (NSH) operates 41 hospitals across the province, along with health centers and community-based programs. Our workforce of over 30,000 professionals includes nurses, physicians, researchers, learners, and volunteers who work together to provide a full range of health services. NSH 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. Our passionate team of professionals includes doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers in four geographic management zones. As a Nova Scotia Health (NSH) employee, you'll live and work in the heart of Canada's Ocean Playground. Start or continue your career in one of our exceptional facilities across the province, with locations that range from lush valleys to beautiful beaches.