Personal Care Worker (PCW/CCA) - Various Positions (Halifax Campus)

Northwood; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading continuing care organization in Halifax as a Personal Care Worker. You will provide essential care to residents, ensuring their comfort and engagement. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications and strong interpersonal skills. Northwood welcomes diverse applicants and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved PCW/CCA program.
• Current standard First-Aid and CPR certification required.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents including bathing and dressing.
• Assist with meals and engage residents in recreational activities.
• Perform light housekeeping duties and facilitate resident interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical skills

Education

Approved PCW/CCA Program with NS provincial certification

Currently enrolled in LPN or RN programs

Registered with the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS)

Current standard First-Aid and CPR

Job description

Join the Northwood Team!

Since 1962, Northwood has led the way as Nova Scotia's most dynamic continuing care organization committed to innovation and change. Northwood is the largest not-for-profit continuing care organization in Atlantic Canada and is recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice, but we like to call it the power of love! When life changes, and society changes, Northwood leads the way, incorporating revolutionary designed, responsive care. From new ideas to new technologies, we are empowered to do this, because our focus is on people!

Northwood’s long term care team is currently accepting applications for Personal Care Worker (PCW) to join our Halifax team.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the RN Clinical Leader, the PCW is responsible for providing service to residents in accordance with the individual care plan developed in collaboration with the RN Clinical Leader and interdisciplinary team members. The PCW performs the following tasks:

• Performs light housekeeping duties (e.g. tidy room, clean closets, hang clothing)
• Provides personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing grooming)
• Assists residents with meals and between meal refreshments
• Engages residents/families in leisure/recreational activities on unit
• Facilitates resident/family participation in recreation programs
• Provides opportunities for residents/families to interact in their respective environments
• Practices safe client handling
• Safely transfer/ mobilizes residents which may include utilizing assistive devices
• Performs other related tasks as required
  
  

Qualifications

• A graduate of an approved PCW/ CCA program with NS provincial certification. Nova Scotia CCA Provincial Exam, or CCA Equivalency; or,
• Students currently enrolled in LPN or RN programs
• PCW's, Health Care Aides or other applicable course
• 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.
• Individuals who are currently registered with the PLAR program with NSHA
• Current standard First-Aid and CPR required
• Previous related experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills
• Able to work flexible hours and shifts including weekends and holidays
• Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance
  
  

If this exciting opportunity interests you please click “Apply” now.

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care

Please note that successful candidates will be required to show proof on SIN (physical submission of SIN Card or a Letter of Confirmation of SIN) and provide a satisfactory criminal record check (to be arranged through Human Resources).

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.