Care Team Assistant – Medical B Unit

Req ID: 111135

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Company: NSHA

Department: OPWZ Medical B Stroke Unit

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Union Status: Healthcare CUPE

Posting Closing Date: 13-May-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager and working under the supervision or direction of regulated health professionals, the Care Team Assistant (CTA), provides direct, hands-on care based on the needs of the patient and program/or unit. As a member of the collaborative care team, the CTA is responsible for supporting patients’ activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). The CTA also reinforces patient and family teaching according to established guidelines and the plan of care

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Provincial (Nova Scotia) Certification as a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)
• Current CPR(C) (within the past year)
• Education/training in geriatric care an asset
• Education/training in dementia care an asset
• Education/training in dealing with patients with challenging behaviours an asset
• Equipment specific education:
• Patient lifts (standing/floor/ceiling)
• Bathing units (whirlpool tubs, showers)
• Other equipment as required
• Effective communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to work well in a team environment with demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge and understanding of professional relationships
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Knowledge of infection control practices, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and WHIMIS
• Knowledge of Adverse Event Reporting
• Computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including significant lifting and bending
• Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment
• Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment
• Knowledge and safe practice of good body mechanics and patient transfers
• Ability to work shift work including weekends and nights is a requirement
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Salary Information

$18.6678 – $20.1919/hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

Criminal Record Check

Proof of education & training certifications

Proof of any additional required qualification

Valid registration with the relevant licensing body

Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation

Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – CUPE position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.