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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Care Team Assistant - Transitional Care Unit

Kentville, NS, Canada

$24.91 - $28.37 hourly · Internship

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Job details

Pay: $24.91 - $28.37 hourly
Job type: Internship
Apply by: Dec 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

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Req ID: 226586

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department: OPWZ Transitional Care Unit VRH

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-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, full time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Approximately 12 months

Compensation And Benefits

$24.91 - $28.37 hourly

29.36 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

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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Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care to patients based on their needs and the unit's care plan, under the supervision or direction of regulated health professionals. Support patients with daily living activities and reinforce patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care.

Requirements

Applicants must have provincial Continuing Care Assistant certification and be registered and active with the CCA Registry, as well as current Basic Life Support certification. Candidates should demonstrate effective listening and verbal and written communication; applicants without provincial certification may be considered if eligible to pass the CCA knowledge exam and obtain certification within one year of hire.

Skills

Direct Patient Care
Activities Of Daily Living Support
Instrumental Activities Of Daily Living Support
Patient And Family Education
Active Listening
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Collaborative Care

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

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Keywords

Continuing Care Assistant
Provincial Certification
CCA Registry
CCA Knowledge Exam
Basic Life Support
Direct Patient Care
Activities Of Daily Living
Instrumental Activities Of Daily Living
Patient And Family Teaching
Plan Of Care
Regulated Health Professionals
Collaborative Care Team
Active Listening
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Transitional Care
Healthcare
CUPE Healthcare

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