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Continuing Care Assistant

Extendicare·Halifax, Nova Scotia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

Provide essential personal care, including bathing and grooming, while assisting clients with meals and light housekeeping. Offer emotional support and companionship to clients within their own homes.

Job Description

🚨 NOW HIRING: Certified Continuing Care Assistants (CCA) ⚡ SAME-WEEK HIRING | Immediate Start Available Ready to get to work this week? We’re urgently hiring CCAs in Halifax and moving fast—apply today, interview quickly, and start working in days. If you’re a compassionate caregiver looking for flexible hours and meaningful work, this is your opportunity to join a supportive team right away. ⚡ Fast-Track Hiring Process Apply today Quick interview turnaround Start working within days 💥 Why Join Us Now Immediate shifts available Flexible full-time & part-time schedules Paid training and onboarding Health & dental benefits Mileage reimbursement between client visits Company-provided mobile device Employee perks, recognition & support programs Education assistance for you and your family 🏃‍♀️ Your Day-to-Day Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing) Travel between client homes Assist with meals and light housekeeping Support daily living activities Offer companionship and emotional support ✅ What You Need CCA certification Experience providing personal care Driver’s license, insurance & access to a vehicle (preferred) Ability to pass a background check A caring, reliable, and ready-to-work attitude ⏳ Apply Now — Start This Week We’re filling roles quickly and prioritizing applicants who are ready to begin immediately. Don’t miss out—apply today and start making a difference in your community within days. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Time Type Full time As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974. When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request. ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before. Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CCA certification and have experience providing personal care. A driver's license, vehicle access, and the ability to pass a background check are preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Emotional Support
  • Patient Care
  • Personal Care
  • Meal Assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship
  • Grooming
  • Bathing
  • Dressing

Benefits

  • Health Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Education Assistance
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Employee Perks
  • Company-provided Mobile Device
  • Recognition & Support Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Locations
Halifax, Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; Bridgewater, Nova Scotia; Kentville, Nova Scotia; Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia; Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Extendicare

For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services. We are proud to be at the...

Salary listed on 81 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Support services demand stays steady in Nova Scotia

Support-services roles in Nova Scotia are typically in steady demand because healthcare and care-adjacent organizations rely on them for day-to-day operations. These positions can be competitive when they require CCA certification or RPL eligibility, current First Aid/CPR, a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle insurance, and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Search. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and driving documents are current before applying.

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