Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Various Positions

What we need from you

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification (CCA)
• PSW, HSW, etc. certification from another province or other relevant certification or work experience (who are enrolled in or are eligible to enroll in the Nova Scotia CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program)
• Students in nursing, CCA programs and internationally educated nurses will also be considered
• Current CPR/First Aid required
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are required, a Vulnerable Sector Search may also be required
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Are you working in healthcare or a related field and interested in starting a career as a Continuing Care Assistant?
• Work with us while you are completing the RPL Program!
• Funding is available through the Department of Health and Wellness for the Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program.
• What is the RPL Program?
• The CCA-RPL program recognizes knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through on-the-job training, formal education, and life experiences to be assessed for credit awarded towards CCA program education.
• For more information about the program and available funding, please contact:

CCA Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Program

E: CCARPL@healthassociation.ns.ca [CCARPL@healthassociation.ns.ca]

Funding for CCA Programs at community colleges

• Funding is also available for the Continuing Care Assistant Program at community colleges across Nova Scotia.
• The Nova Scotia Government covers tuition and most program costs for eligible applicants.
• Please contact your local college for more details.
• Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics.
• Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.
• Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).
• If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity

Continuing Care Assistant, CCA, Personal Support Worker, care assistant, nursing assistant, health care aid, home care, PSW, Student, new grad, CCAIT, CCA in training