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Continuing Care Assistant in Training (CCAIT)

@ ParaMed Inc.

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

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

ParaMed Home Health Care is hiring Continuing Care Assistants in Training (CCAITs) for full-time and part-time home care shifts in the Valley, Bridgewater/Lunenburg and Middle Musquodoboit areas of Nova Scotia. The role provides personal care, light housekeeping, meal assistance and companionship in clients' homes, with travel between visits. The posting states health and dental benefits, paid training and mileage reimbursement, and notes competitive pay based on qualifications.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements summary:

  • At least 1 year of personal care experience, or nursing or extensive PSW experience
  • Plan to complete CCA exam within 4 months
  • Current criminal check with clear VPS
  • Valid driver's licence and vehicle strongly preferred
  • Experience with elderly populations preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalTuition support
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCCA, Vulnerable Position Screening
Driver’s licencepreferred
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
Perks mentionedTuition support, Paid training

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Job description

Job Description

🚨 NOW HIRING: Continuing Care Assistant in Training (CCAITs)

⚡ SAME-WEEK HIRING | Immediate Start Available

Ready to get to work this week? We’re urgently hiring CCAITs in Kentville/Windsor (Valley), Bridgewater/Lunenberg, Middle Musquodoboit 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

  • 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.

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.

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

As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.

When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

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 committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

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