Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
The Care Team Assistant provides direct, hands-on care to patients and supports their activities of daily living. They also reinforce patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the care plan.
18-Aug-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
Long Assignment, part-time; 52.5 hours bi-weekly Approximately 18 months Compensation and Benefits $24.91 - $28.37 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.
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Candidates must hold a Continuing Care Assistant Program Provincial Certification and be registered with the CCA Registry. Current Basic Life Support certification is also required for this role.
Market context
Hospice and long-term care employers in Nova Scotia typically look for Care Team Assistants who can support residents across multiple units while meeting provincial certification and registry requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers often prioritize current Basic Life Support, CCA registration, and experience working in sensitive end-of-life and long-term care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to multi-unit care experience.