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!

We are currently accepting applications for Program Worker to join our Adult Day Program department - Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville

Reporting to the Adult Day Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Continuing Care Assistant Certification, or equivalent
• Diploma from an accredited post-secondary educational institution:
• 2 year Therapeutic Recreation Diploma
• One year of releveant work experience required
• Previous Alzheimer's experience required
• Previous recreational experienced considered an asset
• Food Handlers certificate requred
• Alzheimer's course certidficate required
• CPR and First Aid certificate required
• Crisis Management certificate considered an asset
• Demonstrated computer skills, knowledge and experience in Word and Microsoft Outlook
• Must have regular and consistent attendance within the Northwood corporate standard.

Responsibilities:

As per Program Worker Job Description

Salary/Benefits: As per Northwood scale

Hours of Work: 40 Hours Biweekly ( 4 Hour Shifts )

Effective: Immediately

If you are interested in applying for this career opportunity, please click APPLY!

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

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only selected applicants for an interview will be contacted.