Care Team Assistant - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Dartmouth, NS

1d • CA$25 - CA$28 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Continuing Care Assistant Program
• Provincial Certification with Department of Health and Wellness
• Registered and active with the CCA Registry
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Effective listening skills
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Eligible to write the CCA knowledge exam and obtain certification within 1 year from their date of hire (considered if no certified applicants exist)

Responsibilities

• Provides direct, hands-on care based on the needs of the patient and program/unit.
• Supports patients' activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Reinforces patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care.

Benefits

• Healthcare bargaining unit position
• Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions
• Seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement clarification available for employees changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree