Care Team Assistant - Primary Health Care
Care Team Assistant - Primary Health Care
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Job Description
Req ID: 204729
Location: Northern Zone Aberdeen Hospital (Highland Health Home & Learning Centre)
Department: Primary Health Care
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 2
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Posting Closing Date: 24-Jun-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
As part of Primary Health Care & Chronic Disease Management Clinical Services (PHC-CDM) Primary Care Clinics provide in-person care for Nova Scotians who do not have a regular primary care provider along the continuum of services that include VirtualCareNS and other enhanced primary care access options for Nova Scotians.
Reporting to the Health Services Manager or Health Services Lead and working under the supervision or direction of regulated health professionals the Care Team Assistant (CTA) is an active member of the collaborative health team in the primary health care setting. The CTA provides direct care and support based on the needs of the patients seen in the clinic served within a community health network. As a member of the collaborative care team the CTA is responsible to support communication with patients and families infection prevention and control mental health and wellness safe handling and mobility personal care to support procedural interventions with patients and safety protocols. The CTA also reinforces patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care.
The Highland Health Home and Learning Centre will be a learning and training environment where all NSH staff and physicians are expected to mentor and preceptor students and learners as part of their regular role.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Completion of Continuing Care Assistant Program required
- Provincial Certification with Department of Health and Wellness required
- Candidates are required to submit their certification and be registered and active with the CCA Registry:
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- Candidates are required to submit their certification and be registered and active with the CCA Registry:
- Current Basic Life Support Certification required
- Demonstrates effective listening and communication skills
- Competencies outlined in the CCA competency framework including:
- Accountability and integrity
- Care setting management
- Infection prevention and control
- Mental health and wellness
- Nutrition
- Personal care safe handling & mobility and safety protocols
- Demonstrates a patient-centered approach and be an advocate for improving and optimizing patient experiences and outcomes
- 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
Permanent Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)
Shifts may include evenings weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$24.91 - $27.68 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.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions please visit Recruitment - Incentives
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
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 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Nova Scotia Healths Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with rsum-building interview skill development resources and advice for optimizing job searches and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
