Care Team Assistant - Acute Medical Unit

Nova Scotia Health Authority•Bridgewater, IL

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 patients and the program or unit. As a member of the collaborative care team, the Care Team Assistant supports patients with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, and reinforces patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care.

Requirements

Continuing Care Assistant Program Provincial Certification with the Department of Health and Wellness; candidates must submit certification and be registered and active with the CCA Registry.
Current Basic Life Support Certification.
Demonstrated effective listening skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Where no applicants have provincial certification, candidates may be considered if eligible to write the CCA knowledge exam and obtain certification within one year of hire.
Resume must include relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Competencies in other languages; French is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, hands-on care based on patient and program or unit needs.
Support patients with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
Reinforce patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care.