Continuing Care Assistant – Training

ParaMed Home Health Care

Continuing Care Assistant in Training providing personal care across various locations in Nova Scotia. Join ParaMed's supportive team with flexible hours and immediate shifts.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timePeggy's Cove • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, while effectively communicating with clients and their families. Possesses a valid driver's license and a commitment to completing the CCA exam, ensuring a compassionate approach to supporting daily living activities for elderly populations.

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Personal Care ExperienceCompassionate CommunicationElderly Care SupportValid Driver's LicenseCCA Exam Preparation

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Hard Skills

Personal CareMeal AssistanceLight HousekeepingDaily Living Activities Support

Soft Skills

CompassionTactDiplomacyEmotional Support

Certifications & Qualifications

CCA Exam

Industry Keywords

Vulnerable Position ScreeningElderly PopulationsPersonal Support Worker (PSW)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing)
Travel between client homes
Assist with meals and light housekeeping
Support daily living activities
Offer companionship and emotional support

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1 year of experience in providing personal care
Plan to successfully complete CCA exam in 4 months
Nursing background or extensive PSW experience will also be considered
Experience with elderly populations is preferred
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is strongly preferred as travel to patient residences is required
Ability to effectively communicate both through oral and written mediums
Able to provide a current criminal check with clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS) if selected
Ability to demonstrate compassion, tact and diplomacy when interacting with residents/patients and their families
A passion for making a difference in your community.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid training and onboarding
Health & dental benefits
Mileage reimbursement between client visits
Company-provided mobile device
Employee perks, recognition & support programs
Education assistance for you and your family