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Continuing Care Assistant

@ ParaMed Inc.

Halifax, NS · Kentville, NS · Middle Musquodoboit, NS · Peggys Cove, NS · Bridgewater, NS +1

Full-time
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Overview

ParaMed Inc. is hiring full-time Certified Continuing Care Assistants in Halifax to provide personal care and companionship to clients in their homes. The role involves travelling between client homes, with paid training, health and dental benefits, and mileage reimbursement. The posting highlights same-week hiring and flexible full-time or part-time schedules.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide personal care such as bathing, grooming and dressing
  • Travel between client homes
  • Assist with meals and light housekeeping
  • Support daily living activities and offer companionship

Requirements summary:

  • CCA certification required
  • Experience providing personal care
  • Driver's licence, insurance and vehicle preferred
  • Ability to pass a background check

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalTuition support
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · workday

Employer posting date
2026-09-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsCCA certification
Driver’s licencepreferred
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities
Perks mentionedTuition support, Paid training

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Job description

Job Description

🚨 NOW HIRING: Certified Continuing Care Assistants (CCA)

⚡ SAME-WEEK HIRING | Immediate Start Available

Ready to get to work this week? We’re urgently hiring CCAs in Halifax and moving fast—apply today, interview quickly, and start working in days.

If you’re a compassionate caregiver looking for flexible hours and meaningful work, this is your opportunity to join a supportive team right away.

⚡ Fast-Track Hiring Process

  • Apply today

  • Quick interview turnaround

  • Start working within days

💥 Why Join Us Now

  • Immediate shifts available

  • Flexible full-time & part-time schedules

  • 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

🏃‍♀️ Your Day-to-Day

  • 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

✅ What You Need

  • CCA certification

  • Experience providing personal care

  • Driver’s license, insurance & access to a vehicle (preferred)

  • Ability to pass a background check

  • A caring, reliable, and ready-to-work attitude

⏳ Apply Now — Start This Week

We’re filling roles quickly and prioritizing applicants who are ready to begin immediately.

Don’t miss out—apply today and start making a difference in your community within days.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

#ParaMedNS

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Time Type

Full time

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.


We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.


Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.


We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.


ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.


ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].


We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

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