Care Team Assistant - Medical/Surgical - Jobs in Bridgewater, NS

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Req ID: 125886Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Western Zone, South Shore Regional HospitalDepartment: OPWZ Medical/Surgical SSRHType of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (75% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: Healthcare CUPE positionPosting Closing Date: 17-Jan-22Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Health Services Manager of the Unit or designate, and under the direction and supervision of regulated professionals, the Care Team Assistant (CTA) is a member of a collaborative care team and contributes to the provision of high quality, safe, compassionate and efficient care to meet the needs of patients and families. Within the CTA’s defined role/scope of employment and educational preparation, the CTA assists the regulated healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient/resident care by providing supervised, direct, hands-on care and assumes responsibility for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL). The CTA’s role does not substitute for a regulated healthcare professional, and assignments are determined by the care coordinator or other regulated healthcare professional(s) based on acuity, complexity and needs of the patient and/or unit and based on the assessment of the required skill mix to meet patient needsThe CTA exhibits sound judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.Qualifications

• Provincial certification as a Continuing Care Assistant, required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Knowledge and understanding of the provision of patient/resident care within a hospital setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients/residents, families, other health care providers and staff with a pleasant and cooperative attitude, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth.
• Ability to work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt and understand patients/residents needs, assisting them in meeting their fullest physical and emotional potential.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and sound decision-making skills.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
• Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail and Internet.
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as moving and mobilizing patients/residents; varying workloads and shift work, including 12-hour shifts, days/nights; exposure to drugs and radiation, soiled and contaminated equipment, supplies and instruments and medical conditions of patients/residents; exposure in specified units to pets such as pet therapy dogs; dealing with stressful situations relating to agitated, confused, aggressive, or hostile behavior of patients/residents.
• Regular attendance in current and previous employment.
• Successful applicants are required to provide a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

Hours of WorkLong assignment, part-time (75%) position; 56.25 hours biweeklyBeginning As soon as possible until May 2023.Dates are approximate and are subject to changeSalary Information$19.61 - $21.21 HourlyOnce Youve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit please visit Recruitment - IncentivesThis is a Healthcare bargaining unit - CUPE position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.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. Our priority groups are Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsQuick Apply

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