halifax ns respite worker Jobs – 4 Openings This Week

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Homecare - Various Positions
Northwoodcare Inc. —Halifax, NS
- $22.20–$26.29 an hour
- Weekends only
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Caregiving
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) - Homecare - Various Positions

Northwoodcare Inc. -
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
$22.20–$26.29 an hour

Qualifications

Dementia care
CPR Certification
Nursing
Caregiving
Senior care
Home care
First Aid Certification
Meal preparation
Cleaning
Communication skills
Personal Support Work
Driving Licence

Full 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.

Hiring Full Time and Part Time Continuing Care Assistants (CCA) - Homecare

Do you love working independently from the comfort of your vehicle, being able to see the beautiful scenery that HRM has to offer, managing your schedule and have a passion for taking care of clients in their homes? Then we have just the job for you!

At Northwood, our team of home supper workers and CCAs provide service and safekeeping to clients in their homes; we are currently hiring full time & part time employees for various areas in HRM.

What we offer:

Shift premiums and a guaranteed hours (based on FTE)
Paid kilometers - 0.589 cents per km
Unionized position
Complete orientation provided
Pension and benefits package
Vacation entitlements
Only work every third weekend!

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
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
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.

If this sounds like something you are interested in, you would have the opportunity to work with an organization that has provided support and care in the community for over 60 years.

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care and click APPLY NOW.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.20-$26.29 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care

Application question(s):

Do you require PR Assistance?

Experience:

Personal Care: 2 years (required)
Home Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

CPR C and First Aid Certification (preferred)
Driver's License and Reliable Vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person

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