Care Team Assistant - Neurology, Stroke & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Regional Munici

About 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.

• Continuing Care Assistant Program Provincial Certification with Department of Health and Wellness (Candidates must submit certification and be registered with CCA Registry)
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Demonstrates effective listening skills
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Passion for caring for others and providing compassionate, patient‑centered care
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with patients, families, and team members
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong active listening skills and ability to respond respectfully and professionally in challenging situations
• Comfortable working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Proficiency with computers and electronic health systems/documentation
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• Competency in other languages is an asset;
  French preferred
• Where no applicants with provincial certification, employer may consider candidates who can write the CCA knowledge exam and obtain certification within 1 year

Permanent full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly.

Compensation and Benefits: $24.91 - $28.37 hourly. Successful candidates may be eligible for an advantages package which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.