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Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do—but we’re also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.
As Atlantic Canada’s largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.
When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you’ll find a place to thrive here.
We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Hiring Full Time and Part Time Continuing Care Assistants (CCA) - Homecare
Do you love working independently from the comfort of your vehicle, being able to see the beautiful scenery that HRM has to offer, managing your schedule and have a passion for taking care of clients in their homes? Then we have just the job for you!
At Northwood, our team of home supper workers and CCAs provide service and safekeeping to clients in their homes; we are currently hiring full time & part time employees for various areas in HRM.
What we offer:
- Shift premiums and a guaranteed hours (based on FTE)
- Paid kilometers - 0.589 cents per km
- Unionized position
- Complete orientation provided
- Pension and benefits package
- Vacation entitlements
- Only work every third weekend!
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Meal preparation
- Provide respite for families and care givers
- Documentation (e.g., reporting client concerns, progress notes, incident reports)
- Completes other tasks as required
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle required
- Students of Continuing Care Assistant Program (CCA) who are about to complete the program can apply.
- Interested applicants must have a Continuing Care Assistant Provincial Certificate/PSW, be a recent graduate of a CCA program, or be a current PLAR candidate
- Completion of Standard First Aid and CPR C
- Alzheimer/ Dementia care course
- Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Previous related experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills
- Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance.
If this sounds like something you are interested in, you would have the opportunity to work with an organization that has provided support and care in the community for over 60 years.
To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care and click APPLY NOW.
Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $22.20-$26.29 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you require PR Assistance?
Experience:
- Personal Care: 2 years (required)
- Home Care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CPR C and First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Driver's License and Reliable Vehicle (required)
- Nova Scotia CCA Certificate? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
