Transitional Care Assistant (CCA), Transitional Health

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider a rewarding career as aTransitional 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 youve 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 Shannexs Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Recognizes and reports a situation or change in patient circumstances condition or behavior which poses a threat to the patients 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 patients 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

About You

• 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 Scotias 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

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.