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Personal Care Worker (PCW/CCA) - Various Positions (Halifax Campus)Northwood • Halifax, NS
Personal Care Worker (PCW/CCA) - Various Positions (Halifax Campus)

Personal Care Worker (PCW/CCA) - Various Positions (Halifax Campus)

Northwood • Halifax, NS
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$20.41 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Personal Care Worker (PCW/CCA) - Various Positions (Halifax Campus)

CCA/ PCW/ PSW - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Full-time, Part-timeCompetition #:PCW-26EXT02Posted:April 20, 2026Location:Nursing (Halifax)Northwood Halifax Campus ~ NorthwoodJob Classification:CCAJob Type:Full-time Part-time

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’s long term care team is currently accepting applications for Personal Care Worker (PCW) to join our Halifax team.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the RN Clinical Leader, the PCW is responsible for providing service to residents in accordance with the individual care plan developed in collaboration with the RN Clinical Leader and interdisciplinary team members. The PCW performs the following tasks:

  • Performs light housekeeping duties (e.g. tidy room, clean closets, hang clothing)
  • Provides personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing grooming)
  • Assists residents with meals and between meal refreshments
  • Engages residents/families in leisure/recreational activities on unit
  • Facilitates resident/family participation in recreation programs
  • Provides opportunities for residents/families to interact in their respective environments
  • Practices safe client handling
  • Safely transfer/ mobilizes residents which may include utilizing assistive devices
  • Performs other related tasks as required

Qualifications:

  • A graduate of an approved PCW/ CCA program with NS provincial certification. Nova Scotia CCA Provincial Exam, or CCA Equivalency; or,
  • Students currently enrolled in LPN or RN programs
  • PCW's, Health Care Aides or other applicable course
  • An internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) who is registered with the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) or the College of Nurses Ontario (CNO) actively pursuing license as a LPN or RN or registration with the CCA Program pursuing CCA Certification.Northwood has dedicated resources who can provide information on the above processes.
  • Individuals who are currently registered with the PLAR program with NSHA
  • Current standard First-Aid and CPR required
  • Previous related experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and clinical skills
  • Able to work flexible hours and shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance

If this exciting opportunity interests you please click “Apply” now.

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