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The Opportunity: Registered Practical Nurse, Permanent Part-Time

Posting Date: September 2024

Carefor Health & Community Services is in search of Registered Practical Nurses in the Ottawa area who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of their clients in the community. A Registered Practical Nurse with Carefor is an integral part of the Carefor Health Team and is responsible for the provision and management of nursing care to individuals and/or families in the community, as well as teaching and delegating tasks to different members of the Carefor team members.

Who we are: Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Please visit our website for more information.
Job Description
  • What You Will Do:

    As a Registered Practical Nurse in Carefor’s Visit Nursing Program, you will make a difference in the lives of your clients in the community by utilizing your excellent communication skills to obtain relevant information from your clients and their families. You will implement nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan in consultation with the client and/or caregiver and the health care team. You will utilize adult learning principals and teaching materials to provide guidance to clients and their caregivers. You will incorporate your research findings into your daily clinical practice while demonstrating your exceptional time management and advance planning skills that will promote client-directed care, self-care and independence.

  • Qualifications
    • In our fast-paced, responsive, and caring environment, we are looking for a self-starter who has the experience and ability to jump in on day one with energy and enthusiasm. The following items describe important experience and competency areas you have demonstrated in your current or previous roles in order to be successful in this role:
    • You are registered in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO)
    • You have excellent high-tech skills (with IV restart) or a passion to be trained in these skills
    • You possess a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
    • You have excellent documentation skills
    • You have the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary practice
    • You have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt nursing to independent practice
    • You take initiative and you are passionate about caring for your clientsIf you have the following, it would be considered an additional asset:
    • Ability to converse in both official languages (English and French)
    • Experience in palliative care
    • You have LEAP training or are willing to take part as a requirement to palliative care provision
    • Experience in community health care
    • Current skills in Foot Care
  • What We Have to Offer You
    • Competitive base salary
    •  Plan (HOOPP)
    • Work-life balance
    • Flexible Shifts
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Professional development opportunities
    • A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients

    Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

    Salary: $26.21-$31.01 per hour

    Flexible Language Requirement:

    • French not required

    Schedule:

    • 8-hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Evening shift
    • Night shift

    Licence/Certification:

    • Nursing license (RPN) through the CNO? (required)
    • Driver’s License and Reliable Vehicle? (required)

    Work Location: In person

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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Posting Date: September, 2024

The Opportunity: Occupational Therapist, Permanent Part-Time

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for holistic assessment and intervention in the area of critical life skills required for independent living. The emphasis of intervention is to assist the individuals to develop skills, restore function and independence, maintainability, and promote health and safety. Interventions may include assessment/consultation, direct treatment/rehabilitation toward client-determined goals, teaching/training of clients or their caregivers, and advocacy.

Please note that candidates may be selected with the use of interview and assessment processes.

Who we are: Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Please visit our website for more information.

Job Description
  • What You Will Do:

    • Complete clinically relevant assessments of the client/family and their environment.
    • Develop a care plan with the client and family based on the assessment
    • Document and communicate care plan as well as client care activity per college standards
    • Implement strategies or interventions according to realistic client-centered outcomes
    • Document client care activity concisely and accurately, according to College guidelines and Carefor standards
    • Utilize practices supported by evidence and research to achieve realistic, client-centered outcomes
    • Use proactive preventative measures, early intervention, client/caregiver education, and self-management support to facilitate independence, community integration and aging at home
    • Play an integral role in promoting independence and facilitating the safe provision of care in the home
    • Assist with and complete applications for funding of equipment and renovations.
    • Refer clients to appropriate community resources and programs, as well other disciplines as necessary

  • Qualifications

    • Registration with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills and able to work independently
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making and analysis
    • The ability to work collaboratively with case managers, clients, families and other caregivers to provide service
    • Possession of a valid driver’s license (G2 level) and use of a reliable vehicle
    • 2–5 years clinical practice experience preferred
    • ADP Certification strongly preferred
    • Experience in community health
    • Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset

    Education:

    • Master’s Degree (required)

    Licence/Certification:

    • license with your provincial regulatory body (required)
    • drivers license, and do you possess a reliable vehicle(required)

    Work Location: In Person

  • What We Have to Offer You

    • Competitive base salary
    •  Plan (HOOPP)
    • Work-life balance
    • Flexible Shifts
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Professional development opportunities
    • A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients

    Job Types:Part-time, Permanent

    Salary: $40.66-$46.70 per hour

    Flexible Language Requirement:

    • French not required

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Expected hours: No less than 45 hrs/Bi-weekly

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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The Opportunity: Client Care Worker – Part Time

Posting Date: March 14, 2024

Under the supervision of the Care Team Supervisor, the Client Care Worker provides personal care, medication assistance and support to clients in specialized units/programs.  They operate within the framework of the policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management as established by Carefor and the management of the MacKay Centre.  The Client Care Worker collaborates with other members of the care team in meeting the needs of individuals to attain an optimal level of independence and well-being and are responsible to work within their scope of practice, performing care in accordance with their training and competence.

Who we are: Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Please visit https://www.careforconnect.ca for more information.
Job Description
  • What You Will Do:
    • Assists or provides care according to the Care Plan and in compliance with a CCW’s scope of practice. And reflects the needs of the client.
    • Provides personal care which includes assistance with all aspects of activities of daily living including but not limited to: bathing, dressing and grooming, mouth and skin care, lifts and transfers, light housekeeping including laundry and tidying, assisting with medications or other delegated tasks, exercises, assists with climbing or descending stairs, walking, etc.
    • Escorts residents to and from dining room, assists with feeding and serving the residents.
    • Observes client for changes in behaviour, signs or symptoms of decreasing health status and gives verbal/written report to RPN or other team members.
    • Evaluates the individual’s need for change in their personal support care plan and makes recommendations to RPN or designate.
    • Recognizes the social and emotional need of the clients and deals with them effectively.
    • Contributes to the development of the personal support care plan by reporting, to the RPN or designate, all observations or information obtained from the resident and/or family regarding needs and the effect of the care he/she provided.
    • Plans and organizes each day’s activities, setting priorities for personal support and other activities, to effectively utilize time, energy, supplies and equipment.
    • Assists with Meal set-up, planning and preparing nutritious meals including special diets.
    • Performs light housekeeping/cleaning duties. Including laundry.
    • Makes appointments for clients and accompanies them on outings when necessary.
    • Encourages and promotes client independence and treats clients with dignity and respect.
    • Completes documentation according to established procedures to maintain the communication to other health team members and provide an accurate account of service provided
    • Reviews all forms of documentation and communication in order to remain current on residence operations and resident care. This may include reviewing care notes, e-mails, memos, communication book, and receiving verbal updates.
    • Informs the manager or designate if they require additional training with tasks.
    • Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
    • Performs other duties/tasks as assigned by manager
  • Qualifications
    • Secondary School education, preferred
    • Personal Support Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Social Service Worker, preferred or an acceptable combination of training and experience
    • Current First Aid & CPR Certification, required
    • Gentle Persuasive Approach Training, Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, or similar training, preferred
  • Skills
    • Ability to work a variety of shifts, in a 24/7 operation – days, evenings, nights & weekends.
    • Ability to observe, evaluate and assess situations and use policies and procedures as guidelines
    • Effective problem solving and decision making skills
    • Effective communication skills (verbal, written)
    • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and independently with minimal supervision in a busy, fast paced environment
    • Dependable, trustworthy, compassionate with good work habits
    • Ability to understand directions and delegations
    • Ability and availability to work shifts in a 24 hour operation
    • Ability to bend, sit, stand, kneel for short periods of time
  • Experience
    • 1+ years’ experience working with seniors or adults of various groups with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and mental health illnesses, esp. developmental delays.
    • Experience providing personal care, required
    • Experience working in a supportive group home, retirement residence, nursing home or similar environment
    • Experience in handling confidential information
    • Experience with medication assistance
  • What We Have to Offer You

    Job Types: Part Time Permanent (0.5 FTE or 37.5 hours bi-weekly)

    Salary: From $17.70 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Company pension
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible schedule
    • On-site parking

    Schedule:                       

    Week 1 of Master:  Thurs (N) Fri (N)

    Week 2 of Master: Mon (D) Sat (E) Sun (E)

     

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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The Opportunity: Cook – Part Time (0.63 FTE or 47.5 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date: March 12, 2024

Under the supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the Cook/Baker is responsible for the preparation and service of well-balanced meals to residents of the Pembroke Civic Complex/Mackay Centre, following established menus while considering therapeutic diets and resident’s preference in consultation with the supervisor. Responsibilities will be performed in accordance with food handling and safety standards, Canada’s Food Guide, and within the framework of Carefor Health and Community Services policies, procedures, and standards.

Who we are: Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Please visit https://www.careforconnect.ca for more information.
Job Description
  • What You Will Do:
    •  Monitor the operation of all kitchen equipment
    • Provides information to supervisor to enable effective meal planning
    • Monitoring and recording equipment readings i.e. temperature of fridges
    • Preparing and cooking food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
    • Receiving and checking accuracy of food and supply orders and reporting concerning to supervisor or designate
    • Providing direction to other members of the dietary staff
    • Maintaining a clean, safe environment
    • Performing tasks according to duty sheet
    • Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
    • Prepares meals, dessert, and/or snacks following standardized approved recipes, being careful to minimize waste and leftovers, and cook food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
    • Cleanup of kitchen area
    • Ensuring timely service of meals
    • Handling and storing all left over foods according to food handling guidelines
    • Makes observations of resident behaviour and intervenes according to job expectation e.g. nutritional intake, disruptive behaviour in dining room, attendance for meals, general concerns affecting operations of the dietary department
    • Report observed concerns to supervisor or designate
    • Becoming familiar with individual resident’s dietary preferences, allergies, and diet restrictions
    • Assisting residents, if needed, to cut food or pour beverages
    • Promptly reports any problems, accidents, emergency situations, and complaints of residents regarding service to the supervisor or designate
    • Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
    • Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
    • Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
    • Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
    • Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager
  • Qualifications
    • Cook Certification from approved College, or an acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered
    • Food Handling and Safety certificate
    • WHMIS certification
  • Experience
    • Experience/Knowledge of creating menus
    • Experience providing leadership to kitchen staff
    • Experience with food preparation
    • Experience cooking meals for large groups
    • Experience using kitchen equipment
    • Experience in customer service
    • Experience working with elderly
    • Experience working in nursing home or similar environment would be considered an asset
  • Skills
    • Ability to understand oral and written directions
    • Ability to calculate recipe quantities
    • Ability and available to fulfill the shift rotation designed for position (early morning, late evening, and weekends)
    • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
    • Ability to handle the temperatures of working in a kitchen environment
    • Effective communication skills (verbal, written)
    • Dependable, trustworthy, compassionate with good work habits
    • Interested in supporting the elderly and disabled adults
    • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
    • Ability to bend, sit, stand, kneel for short periods of time
    • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety as relates to job
  • What we have to offer you

    Salary:

    • Competitive base salary – $17.86 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Defined benefit pension program: HOOPP Pension Plan
    • Flexible schedule and work arrangements
    • Work life balance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Professional development opportunities
    • A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients
    • Disability insurance
    • On-site parking

    Schedule:

    Week 1 of Master:

    M (LC) T (LC) T (Cook) F (LC)

    Week 2 of Master:

    M (LC) T (Cook) T (LC) S (Cook) S (Cook)

    Work Location: In person

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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Posting Date: March 8, 2024

The Opportunity: Cook, Part Time (0.4 FTE or 32 hours bi-weekly)

The cook prepares, completes and serves daily nutritious meals and snacks for the residents of the home, taking into consideration allergies and preferences. Required to encourage independence of the residents by having them assist with preparation, cooking/baking and clean up duties. Always following the framework of Carefor’s policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management.

Please note that Richmond Care Home is not accessible by public transit.

This residence is a secure bungalow in the heart of Richmond Ontario and is designed to help residents feel as though they are living in a home away from home. The living room, kitchen and dining area are the central hub of the residence with comfortable, familiar décor. Our highly trained staff are encouraged to wear regular clothes instead of scrubs or uniforms, this encourages our residents to feel even more at ease. The Richmond Care Home provides a level of care, compassion, friendship and love that makes this a place like no other.

Who we are: Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Please visit our website for more information.

Job Description
  • What You Will Do:

    The cook prepares, completes and serves daily nutritious meals and snacks for the residents of the home, taking into consideration allergies and preferences. Required to encourage independence of the residents by having them assist with preparation, cooking/baking and clean up duties. Always following the framework of Carefor’s policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management.

    Carefor is committed to providing quality care to its clients twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. In order to accomplish this, you will be expected to be available to work every second (2nd) weekend.

    Carefor offers part-time and casual employees competitive wages, pay in-lieu of benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan after two years of employment.

    Carefor offers paid professional development such as Gentle Persuasive Approach, Best Friend’s Approach for Dementia Care, Food Handler certification and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

  • Qualifications
    • Experience in food service, preferably within the health care sector
    • Reliable and dependable in providing care for the clients
    • Experience organizing and planning nutritious meals
    • Household management experience
    • Experience working with clients living with dementia an asset
    • Personal Support Worker certificate an asset
  • What We Have to Offer You
    • Competitive base salary
    • Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
    • Defined benefit pension program
    • Work life balance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Professional development opportunities
    • A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients
  • Others

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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The Opportunity: Dietary Aide – Part Time (0.51 FTE)

Posting Date: February, 29, 2024

Under the supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting the cook with the preparation and service of well-balanced meals to residents of the Pembroke Carefor Mackay Centre and clean-up following meal service. Responsibilities will be performed in accordance with food handling and safety standards, Canada’s Food Guide, and within the framework of Carefor Health and Community Services policies, procedures, and standards.

Who we are: Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Please visit https://www.careforconnect.ca for more information.
Job Description
  • What You Will Do:
    • Maintaining a clean, safe environment
    • Performing tasks according to duty sheet
    • Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
    • Assists in prepares meals, dessert, and/or snacks following standardized approved recipes, being careful to minimize waste and leftovers, and cook food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
    • Cleanup of kitchen and dining area
    • Serving meals to clients/residents
    • Ensuring timely service of meals
    • Handling and storing all left over foods according to food handling guidelines
    • Makes observations of resident behaviour and intervenes according to job expectation e.g. nutritional intake, disruptive behaviour in dining room, attendance for meals, general concerns affecting operations of the dietary department
    • Report observed concerns to supervisor or designate
    • Becoming familiar with individual resident’s dietary preferences, allergies, and diet restrictions
    • Assisting residents, if needed, to cut food or pour beverages
    • Promptly reports any problems, accidents, emergency situations, and complaints of residents regarding service to the supervisor or designate
    • Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
    • Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
    • Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
    • Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
    • Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager
  • Qualifications
    • Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent is preferred
    • Food Handling and Safety certificate
    • WHMIS certification
  • You will make an impact by
    • Experience with food preparation
    • Experience in serving food
    • Experience using kitchen equipment
    • Experience in customer service
    • Experience working with elderly
    • Experience working in nursing home or similar environment would be considered an asset
  • What We Have to Offer You

    Salary: $16.57 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Competitive base salary
    • Defined benefit pension program: HOOPP Pension Plan
    • Flexible schedule and work arrangements
    • Work life balance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Professional development opportunities
    • A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients
    • Disability insurance
    • On-site parking

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Evening shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Weekends when needed

    Work Location: In person

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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Posting Date: February 7, 2024

The Opportunity: Personal Support Worker, Permanent

As a Personal Support Worker, you will make an impact on the lives of others and feel valued, respected, listened to, and empowered to live up to your potential at Carefor Health and Community Services.

At Carefor we are in ongoing need of Personal Support Workers to support our clients in their homes and in retirement settings. You will be providing them with care and support so they can stay at their own homes longer and more safely.

Job Description
  • What You Will Do:

    The Personal Support Worker is a critical role within our communities as it positively affects the lives of clients and ignites the warmth of human connection. You will be making a difference in the lives of your clients each day by providing personal care, delegated exercise programs, and activities of daily living (ADLs) as prescribed by each client’s individual care plan while collaborating with all members of the health care team to meet the needs of individuals to attain their optimal level of independence and well-being.

    You will make an impact on the lives of clients in the following ways:

    • Assist in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, toileting, grooming, and bathing
    • Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support
    • Document reports for clients on their plan of care and any changes in the behavior of daily routines

    To provide optimal service to our clients as a Part-Time Personal Support Worker, we require that you are capable of making a commitment to accommodate 37.5 hours bi weekly. Must be able to work on shift rotations days and evening and weekends, every second weekend.

    A standard schedule will be respected, subject to changes as required by program demand, changes in client visits and caseload. To support planning, we offer you a schedule 2 weeks in advance.

  • Qualifications
    • Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level II, III), Personal Support Worker or Developmental Service Worker program, Health Care Aide, Foreign-Trained BScN or Doctor, Paramedic Graduate, BScN Nursing Student, or second year RPN student.
    • National Academy of Careers Colleges Certificate, if applicable
    • Your ability to manage confidential information
    • Your ability to work independently
    • Your ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
    • You can provide a Vulnerable Sector check (obtained within the previous six months)
    • You are comfortable working in various social and economic environments
    • You can provide up to date immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella and hepatitis
    • You are comfortable using a smartphone to communicate with clients and Carefor office staff by phone and email
    • You are comfortable using a smartphone for screening and security applications (apps)
    • Experience with Palliative Care is considered an asset
  • What We Have to Offer You

    • Competitive wages (in addition to the Provincial government $3/hr. wage enhancement)
    • Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
    • Paid 3-day orientation
    • Paid professional development and training
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Smartphone
    • All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • 24/7 on-call Supervisors’ support
    • Opportunities for growth
    • A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture

    Job Types: Part Time, Permanent

    Salary:  $16.55 per hour

    Flexible Language Requirement:

    • French not required

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Evening shift
    • Weekends as needed

    Supplemental pay types:

    • Overtime pay

    Language:

    • English (required)

    Licence/Certification:

    • PSW certificate or equivalency (required)
    • Driving Licence (G2/G) (preferred)

    Work Location: In person

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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Posting Date: February 7, 2023

The Opportunity: Registered Practical Nurse, Permanent

Carefor Health & Community Services is in search of a Registered Practical Nurse at Richmond Care Home, which is a unique retirement residence dedicated to the care of women is living with dementia. Richmond Care Home is situated in the Village of Richmond, Ontario, where we offer a small, home-like, supportive environment for up to 16 residents. A Registered Practical Nurse with Carefor is an integral part of the Carefor Health Team and is responsible for the provision and management of nursing care to individuals and/or families in the community, as well as teaching and delegating tasks to different members of the Carefor team

Please note that Richmond Care Home is not accessible by public transit.

This residence is a secure bungalow in the heart of Richmond Ontario and is designed to help residents feel as though they are living in a home away from home. The living room, kitchen and dining area are the central hub of the residence with comfortable, familiar décor. Our highly trained staff are encouraged to wear regular clothes instead of scrubs or uniforms, this encourages our residents to feel even more at ease. The Richmond Care Home provides a level of care, compassion, friendship and love that makes this a place like no other.

Job Description
  • What You Will Do:

    Primary Responsibilities include:

    As the RPN at the home you will function as the leader of the resident care team. Utilizing your professional knowledge to assess clients, create care plans, administer medication and monitor/ evaluate the well being of the clients. In the absence of the manager you are in charge to ensure the residence comfort and well being and that policies and procedures are being followed.

  • Qualifications

    In our fast-paced, responsive, and caring environment, we are looking for a self-starter who has the experience and ability to jump in on day one with energy and enthusiasm.

    The following items describe important experience and competency areas you have demonstrated in your current or previous roles in order to be successful in this role:

    • You are registered in good standing with the College of Nurses in Ontario (CNO)
    • You have excellent high-tech skills (with IV restart) or a passion to be trained in these skills
    • You possess a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
    • You have excellent documentation skills
    • You have the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary practice
    • You have excellent problem solving skills and the ability to adapt nursing to independent practice
    • You take initiative and you are passionate about caring for your clients
    • Admissions and Discharges of clients as required

    If you have the following, it would be considered an additional asset:

    • Ability to converse in both official languages (English/French)
    • Experience in palliative care
    • You have LEAP training or are willing to take part as a requirement to palliative care provision
    • Experience in community health care
    • Current skills in Foot Care
    Flexible Language Requirement:
    • French not required

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Evening shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Weekends as needed

    Licence/Certification:

    • Nursing license (RPN) through the CNO (required)
    • Driver’s License and Reliable Vehicle (required)

    Work Location: In-Person

  • What We Have to Offer You

    • Competitive base salary
    • Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
    • Work-life balance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Professional development opportunities
    • A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients

    Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

    Salary: $23.24-$30.51 per hour

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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Carefor Health & Community Services is in search of a Registered Practical Nurse at Richmond Care Home, which is a unique retirement residence dedicated to the care of women is living with dementia. Richmond Care Home is situated in the Village of Richmond, Ontario, where we offer a small, home-like, supportive environment for up to 16 residents. A Registered Practical Nurse with Carefor is an integral part of the Carefor Health Team and is responsible for the provision and management of nursing care to individuals and/or families in the community, as well as teaching and delegating tasks to different members of the Carefor team.

Please note that Richmond Care Home is not accessible by public transit.

This residence is a secure bungalow in the heart of Richmond Ontario and is designed to help residents feel as though they are living in a home away from home. The living room, kitchen and dining area are the central hub of the residence with comfortable, familiar décor. Our highly trained staff are encouraged to wear regular clothes instead of scrubs or uniforms, this encourages our residents to feel even more at ease. The Richmond Care Home provides a level of care, compassion, friendship and love that makes this a place like no other.

Job Description
  • What You Will Do:

    Primary Responsibilities include:

    As the RPN at the home you will function as the leader of the resident care team. Utilizing your professional knowledge to assess clients, create care plans, administer medication and monitor/ evaluate the well being of the clients. In the absence of the manager you are in charge to ensure the residence comfort and well being and that policies and procedures are being followed.

  • Qualifications

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About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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Posting Date: February 5, 2024

The Opportunity: Dietary Aide, Permanent

Under the supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting the cook with the preparation and service of well-balanced meals to residents of the Pembroke Carefor Civic Complex and clean-up following meal service. Responsibilities will be performed in accordance with food handling and safety standards, Canada’s Food Guide, and within the framework of Carefor Health and Community Services policies, procedures, and standards.

Job Description
  • What You Will Do:
    • Maintaining a clean, safe environment
    • Performing tasks according to duty sheet
    • Setting up equipment and supplies for food preparation
    • Assists in prepares meals, dessert, and/or snacks following standardized approved recipes, being careful to minimize waste and leftovers, and cook food according to sanitation and standardized guidelines pertaining to food preparation
    • Cleanup of kitchen and dining area
    • Serving meals to clients/residents
    • Ensuring timely service of meals
    • Handling and storing all left over foods according to food handling guidelines
    • Makes observations of resident behaviour and intervenes according to job expectation e.g. nutritional intake, disruptive behaviour in dining room, attendance for meals, general concerns affecting operations of the dietary department
    • Report observed concerns to supervisor or designate
    • Becoming familiar with individual resident’s dietary preferences, allergies, and diet restrictions
    • Assisting residents, if needed, to cut food or pour beverages
    • Promptly reports any problems, accidents, emergency situations, and complaints of residents regarding service to the supervisor or designate
    • Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
    • Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware and which may endanger him/herself or another worker
    • Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard
    • Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents
    • Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by manager
  • Qualifications

    We are looking for individuals who:

    · Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent is preferred

    · Food Handling and Safety certificate

    · WHMIS certification

    Experience

    · Experience with food preparation

    · Experience in serving food

    · Experience using kitchen equipment

    · Experience in customer service

    · Experience working with elderly

    · Experience working in nursing home or similar environment would be considered an asset

    Skills

    · Ability to understand oral and written directions

    · Ability to calculate recipe quantities

    · Ability and available to fulfill the shift rotation designed for position (early morning, late evening, and weekends)

    · Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

    · Ability to handle the temperatures of working in a kitchen environment

    · Effective communication skills (verbal, written)

    · Dependable, trustworthy, compassionate with good work habits

    · Interested in supporting the elderly and disabled adults

    · Ability to lift up to 50lbs

    · Ability to bend, sit, stand, kneel for short periods of time

    · Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety as relates to job

  • What We Have to Offer You

    • Competitive wages
    • Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
    • Paid day orientation
    • Paid professional development and training
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Supervisors’ support
    • Opportunities for growth
    • A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture

    Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

    Salary:  $18.56 per hour

    Flexible Language Requirement:

    • French not required

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Evening shift
    • Weekends as needed

    Language:

    • English (required)

    Ability to Commute:

    • Pembroke, ON (required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Pembroke, ON: Relocate before starting work (required)

    Work Location: In-Person

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Carefor will only provide employment to those who can provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to Human Rights exemption.

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

Apply Now

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