Health Services - Halifax, Canada - Northwood

Northwood

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Health Services Northwood Care Aide (NCA)

We are Currently Hiring for the following areas:

_ Halifax, NS_

_ Chester, NS area to work at Shoreham Village_

Northwood Health Services
Northwood Health Services is part of the Northwood Family of Companies.

It is an agency based company that provides support services to clients in their homes as well to persons residing in long-term care.

If you are passionate about caring for others and are looking for an opportunity to build a career with Northwood, then we want to hear from you

We like to call it the power of love.

Northwood is a full spectrum health, lifestyle and continuing care organization.

We offer:

Paid orientation and on the job training starting April, 202
Support in obtaining Nova Scotia CCA certification
Days, evenings, nights, weekends; many flexible options.
Competitive pay rates
Occupational health services
Access to ongoing education
Wireless Phone

Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalency
Current Emergency First-Aid with Level C CPR.
Individuals on learning path for CCAnot registered for PLAR
Individuals who have taken the CCA course but have not yet passed the exam.
Minimum of 12 months of relevant work or volunteer experience
Experience in one or more areas:
Senior Care
Young Adult Care
Group Home
Caring for family member/friend
Child Care
Current CCA student with successful completion of first skills development placement

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing service to residents/clients in accordance with the individual care plan developed by the RN Clinical Leader and interdisciplinary team members or RN Supervisor

Tasks:

Performs light housekeeping duties (e.g. tidy room, clean closets, hang clothing)
Provide personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
Assists residents with meals and between meal refreshments
Provides respite to families and care givers
Engages residents/families in leisure/recreational activities on unit
Facilitates resident/family participation in recreation programs
Provides opportunities for residents/families to interact with environment in which they live/visit
Meal preparation
Documentation (e.g., reporting client/resident concerns, incident reports)
Completes other tasks as required

Northwood is Loving Care, so a BIG heart is required #livemore

**_ 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._