Retirement Living Assistant (RLA) - Term (9 Months) - Full Time - Days

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

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in Halifax seeks dedicated individuals for roles in retirement living. Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal needs and facilitating social activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with seniors preferred. Join to make a real impact in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• High School / GED completion required.
• Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification needed.
• Preferred experience in working with seniors in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and helps new clients settle into their new home.
• Assists with client's personal needs according to their daily service plan.
• Provides social, spiritual, restorative, and intellectual activities for clients.

Skills

Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance

Hospitality/Customer Service training/experience

Previous experience in working with seniors

Ability to work a variety of shifts

Education

High School / GED completion

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Course

Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification

Medication Awareness Course

Safe Food Handling Course

Job description

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!

Department: Retirement Living -

Responsible To: Manager, Retirement Living

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Effective: Immediately

Qualifications

• High School / GED completion
• Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Course or equivalent, or currently enrolled under Entry to Practice
• Current CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification
• Medication Awareness Course
• Safe Food Handling Course
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays
• Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance
• Hospitality/Customer Service training/experience (preferred)
• Previous experience in working with seniors in long-term care and/ or senior living environments (preferred)
• Ability to work shifts of days, including holidays.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood standard

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and helps new clients settle into their new home
• Assists with client's personal needs according to their daily service plan(s)
• Plans and organizes daily work assignments; prioritizes the specific needs of the clients
• Develops an awareness of the specific desires of each client
• Provides social, spiritual, restorative, and intellectual activities for clients
• Liaises with and participates in family meetings as needed
• Provides support for daily living activities based on client needs
• Follows medication pass procedures according to the established practice guidelines
• Provides full dining room service for all meals including meal preparation, portioning, service, dining room set up, and clean up
• Completes daily housekeeping functions for clients and the common areas according to the service plan including light housekeeping, and personal laundry
• Completes required documentation of work
• Communicates with the Supervisor of Assisted Living or manager throughout the shift to ensure continuity of service for clients
• Reports areas and equipment in need of repair
• Participates in the client and employee incident reporting and investigation process as required

Salary: As per the Northwood scale

Applications:

Completed internal application forms must be submitted online through the Northwood Hub. A current resume is required for those applicants applying outside the department.