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Continuing Care Assistant

  • Bridgewater, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 19, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time, Part-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Nov 30, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Provide essential personal care services including bathing, grooming, and dressing to clients in their homes. Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and emotional support.

Job details

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 careers@paramed.com. 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.

What you’ll do

Provide essential personal care services including bathing, grooming, and dressing to clients in their homes. Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and emotional support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid CCA certification and have experience in providing personal care. A driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a vehicle are preferred for travel between client locations.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Company-provided mobile device
  • Employee perks
  • Recognition programs
  • Support programs
  • Education assistance
  • Paid training
  • Paid onboarding

Listed skills

  • Emotional support · Preferred
  • Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Personal care
  • Bathing
  • Grooming
  • Dressing
  • Meal assistance
  • Light housekeeping
  • Companionship
  • Emotional support
  • Caregiving
  • Patient support
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Compassion
  • Housekeeping
  • Continuing Care
  • Integrated Care
  • Training And Development
  • Cultural Safety
  • Home Health Care
  • Nursing
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Personal Care
  • Reviewing Applications

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Social Services
  • Continuing Care Assistant
  • Home Health Aide
  • Home-based Personal Care Workers
  • Home Health Aides
  • Home Health and Personal Care Aides

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