Posted 12 days ago
Transitional Care Assistant, Transitional Health
@ Shannex
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a temporary full-time Transitional Care Assistant for its new West Bedford Transitional Health team in Nova Scotia. The role supports patients moving from hospital to home through personal care, restorative care and documentation, reporting to the Transitional Care Nurse. The posting states a flexible schedule across days, nights, weekends and holidays, plus health, dental and RRSP benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with hygiene, dressing and daily living activities
- Support restorative care such as walking and range of motion
- Recognize and report changes in patient condition or behaviour
- Document care per facility policy
- Assist with orientation and training of new employees
Requirements summary:
- Valid Continuing Care Assistant certification or equivalent
- Registration in Nova Scotia's CCA registry
- Valid CPR/First Aid certification
- Basic Food Safety certification
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
- Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Continuing Care Assistant (CCA), Basic Food Safety |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Temporary Full-Time Transitional Care Assistant (CCA) with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.
This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.
Reporting to the Transitional Care Nurse, the TCA is integral in supporting patients and families meet the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, using effective communication strategies, and mutual support.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our patients. Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Recognizes and reports a situation or change in patient circumstances, condition or behavior which poses a threat to the patient’s health, safety, security and well-being
- Assists patients with hygiene needs and daily living activities including bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, positioning in bed, and transferring to and from bed to chair
- Assists with patient’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter.
- Assists in restorative care e.g. walking, range of motion
- Provides mealtime assistance when required
- Documents according to facility policy e.g. Daily Patient Care Record, patient progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, servery documentation and audits, incident reports etc.
- Communicates and reports pertinent and relevant information and/or observations to the Supervisor
- Completes rounds and corresponding documentation as per facility policy
- Assists with the orientation and training of new employees
- Additional duties where required
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- You have a valid Continuing Care Certification or equivalent according to the CCA Entry to Practice policy
- You are registered in Nova Scotia’s CCA registry as per the Continuing Care Assistants Registry Act
- You hold a valid CPR/Frist Aid certification. (required)
- Proof of valid Basic Food Safety certification is required
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
- Knowledge of principles of personal care including bathing, oral hygiene
- Ability to utilize technology (ie Electronic Health Care Records)
- Completion of certain certifications, such as Dementia: Understanding the Journey and Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program, considered an asset
- You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Previous experience supporting the care of vulnerable populations, with complex social situations, who are transitioning across health care settings, with a goal of home first
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