Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Homecare

Avanti; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood in Halifax, NS is seeking a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) for homecare. This in-person, full-time role focuses on compassionate client care in a community setting.

Responsibilities include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and offering respite for families, with thorough documentation of client progress and concerns. Availability includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; drivers and vehicle are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have CCAC/PSW certificate or be a recent CCA program graduate.
• Be a current PLAR candidate for CCA certification as applicable.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Perform light housekeeping duties in clients' homes.
• Meal preparation for clients.
• Provide respite support for families and caregivers.
• Documentation of client concerns, progress notes, and incidents.
• Complete other tasks as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Reliability

Education

Continuing Care Assistant Provincial Certificate/PSW

CCA program graduation

NNAS/CNO license pursuit (intl)

Nursing degree for International Students

Job description

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Homecare

Job ID: 5

In-person (Halifax, NS) | Full time

Accepting applications until 22 Oct 2026

Why Choose Northwood?

Make an Impact. Be Inspired. Join Northwood!

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.

Ready to love what you do? Join Northwood and be part of something bigger!

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
• International Students in Canada with a Nursing degree can apply
• Nursing/LPN students currently enrolled in a program can apply.
• 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
• An Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) who is registered with the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) or the College of Nurses Ontario (CNO) actively pursuing license as a LPN or RN or registration with the CCA Program pursuing CCA Certification. Northwood has dedicated resources who can provide information on the above processes.
• 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.