Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
The Care Team Assistant provides direct, hands-on care and supports patients with their daily and instrumental activities of living. They work as part of a collaborative team to reinforce patient and family teaching based on established care plans.
22-Jul-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Health Services Manager and working under the supervision or direction of regulated health professionals, the Care Team Assistant provides direct, hands-on care based on the needs of the patient and program/unit. As a member of the collaborative care team, the Care Team Assistant is responsible for supporting patients' activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. The Care Team Assistant also reinforces patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Continuing Care Assistant Program Provincial Certification with Department of Health and Wellness
Candidates are required to submit their certification and be registered and active with the CCA Registry. How-to-Sign-Up-for-the-CCA-Registry.pdf (nsccaprod.wpenginepowered.com)
Current Basic Life Support Certification Demonstrates effective listening skills Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing 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
Casual relief, no guaranteed hours Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Compensation and Benefits $24.91 - $28.37 hourly What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning.
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At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer.
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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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Candidates must have a Provincial Certification from the Continuing Care Assistant Program and be registered with the CCA Registry. Current Basic Life Support Certification is required, and proficiency in French is considered an asset.
Market context
In Nova Scotia, Care Team Assistant roles in long-term care are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in seniors’ care settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for provincial CCA certification, CCA Registry registration, current Basic Life Support, and sometimes French language ability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification status and BLS dates before applying.