Caregiver

Brookdale Senior Living; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making lives better, including your own! As a caregiver, you will provide essential support to seniors, helping them maintain their independence while ensuring they receive the respectful care they deserve. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development, along with a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your health and wellness. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply, ensuring a fulfilling work environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in providing direct care and assistance to seniors.
• Ability to engage residents and encourage independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents and assist with daily living activities.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and provide attentive care.

Skills

Direct Care

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Training/Certification Completion

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Caregivers have the option to explore exciting opportunities for advancement in positions such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/STNA) and Medication Technician (QMAP).

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. A full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Benefits

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsibilities

• Caregivers provide direct care to residents, recognize individual needs, encourage independence, and treat each senior with respect and dignity.
• You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care needs, as well as help residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and dishes.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and provide attentive care.
• Based on state regulation, completion of training/certification may be required.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

$13.51 - $16.88 / hour