Transitional Care Assistant (CCA), Transitional Health
- Bedford, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Transitional Care Assistant (CCA) with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.
This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.
Reporting to the Transitional Care Nurse, the TCA is integral in supporting patients and families meet the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, using effective communication strategies, and mutual support.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our patients. Additional benefits include:
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.
Reporting to the Transitional Care Nurse, the TCA is integral in supporting patients and families meet the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, using effective communication strategies, and mutual support.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our patients. Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
- Recognizes and reports a situation or change in patient circumstances, condition or behavior which poses a threat to the patient’s health, safety, security and well-being
- Assists patients with hygiene needs and daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, positioning in bed, and transferring to and from bed to chair
- Assists with patient’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter.
- Assists in restorative care e.g. walking, range of motion
- Provides mealtime assistance when required
- Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Patient Care Record, patient progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, servery documentation and audits, incident reports etc.
- Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Supervisor
- Completes rounds and corresponding documentation as per facility policy
- Assists with the orientation and training of new employees
- Additional duties where required
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- You have a valid Continuing Care Certification or equivalent according to the CCA Entry to Practice policy
- You are registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act
- You hold a valid CPR/Frist Aid certification. (required)
- Proof of valid Basic Food Safety certification is required
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
- Knowledge of principles of personal care including bathing, oral hygiene
- Ability to utilize technology (ie Electronic Health Care Records)
- Completion of certain certifications, such as Dementia: Understanding the Journey and Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program, considered an asset
- You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Previous experience supporting the care of vulnerable populations, with complex social situations, who are transitioning across health care settings, with a goal of home first
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Responsibilities
Assist patients with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, meals, and specialized care needs while supporting their safe transition from hospital to home or community. Observe and report changes in patients’ conditions, document care and incidents, communicate relevant information to supervisors, complete rounds, and help orient new employees.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid Continuing Care Certification or equivalent, be registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry, and have valid CPR/First Aid and Basic Food Safety certifications. They should know infection control and personal care practices, be able to use electronic health records, work flexible shifts, and ideally have experience supporting vulnerable populations transitioning between care settings.
Skills
- Patient Personal Care
- Patient Observation
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Communication
- Documentation
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Electronic Health Care Records
- Restorative Care
- Safe Patient Transfers
- Mealtime Assistance
- CPR and First Aid
- Basic Food Safety
- Patient and Family Support
- Orientation and Training
- Flexible Shift Availability
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Virtual Healthcare
- RRSP with Employer Matching
- Vacation
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Discounts
- Continuing Education and Training
- Recognition and Rewards
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Continuing Care Certification
- Nova Scotia CCA Registry
- CPR
- First Aid
- Basic Food Safety
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Electronic Health Care Records
- Dementia: Understanding the Journey
- Back in Form Lift and Transfer Program
- Patient Assessment
- Person-Centred Care
- Transitional Care
- Personal Care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Restorative Care
- Range of Motion
- Patient Transfers
- Patient Documentation
- Medication Incident Reports
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Vulnerable Populations
- Hospital-to-Home Transitions