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 is currently accepting applications for a Full Time Retirement Living Assistant.

Reports to the Manager, Retirement Living

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

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly (12 hour shifts)

Effective: Immediately

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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.