• 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

• Cook Certification from approved College, or an acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered
• Food Handling and Safety certificate
• WHMIS certification

• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
• A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture
• Wellness program
• Company events
• Work-life balance
• Paid orientation and training
• Flexible Shifts
• All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Location: In person

Starting rate of pay: $19.88 per hour

• Provides complete, relevant assessment of the resident and describes and/or documents finding according to documentation procedures.
• In collaboration with the Manager or designate, prepares and updates the resident profile and care plan
• Effectively and safely administers medication according to Carefor procedures and CNO standards of practice
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure residents receive quality care
• Identifies problems using a specified framework and in consultation with the Manager or designate and resident, selects and implements individualized strategies or interventions in order to focus care on resolving or managing the problem
• Describes, evaluates and documents resident’s responses to care
• Describes rationale for referrals and changes in Service Plan
• Provides cost-effective, organized, outcome directed care on an ongoing basis
• Identifies and utilizes tools and resources for work and manages these resources through regular monitoring of equipment etc. and reporting unusable equipment to supervisor or designate.
• Delegates care appropriately
• Meets with resident and family to orient them to the residence.
• Seeks input from residents to assure that service meets expectations
• Plans, implements, evaluates and adjusts care in accordance with customer focused expectations
• Functions in accordance with the standards of nursing practice from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Functions in accordance with the Carefor policies and procedures and the strategic direction of Carefor Pembroke-Renfrew County
• 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

• RPN Diploma from approved college
• Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Certificate in gerontology would be an asset.
• Current CPR and First Aid

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
• A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture
• Wellness program
• Company events
• Work-life balance

Work Location: In-person

Starting rate of pay: $25.32 per hour

• Acts within the unregulated worker’s role when making observations regarding the clients health status, condition and situation
• Uses information in the care plan, computer memos, and staff communication log when making observations, and seeks out guidance and information from the nurse, manager or other relevant staff members as required
• Reports all changes in client condition/situation in accordance with Carefor policies and procedures
• Contributes to the development and revision of client’s service plans in collaboration with the nurse
• Sets service goals in collaboration with the client, the nurse and the manager
• Any changes to the care plan must be implemented by the manager or nurse for safety, liability and financial reasons
• Providing personal care  which includes assistance with all aspects of activities of daily living bathing, mouth and skin care, dressing and grooming, incontinent care, assistance in walking and transfers, climbing or descending stairs, feeding, exercises and bedside care
• Performing delegated tasks (e.g. applying prescription ointment) where required, under the direction of the supervisor or a registered Staff.
• Monitoring and maintaining resident and household safety (report to supervisor)
• Recognizing the social and emotional needs of client and dealing with them effectively (report to supervisor)
• Meal set-up or planning and preparing nutritious meals including special diets
• Light housekeeping/cleaning (including bedrooms, bathrooms, floors, windows and other surfaces)
• Laundering of clothes and linens (wash, fold, put away), including occasional ironing and essential mending of clothing; laundry for incontinence
• Accompanying clients on outings or to appointments as necessary
• Setting priorities for personal support and other activities, to effectively utilize time, energy, supplies and equipment
• Completing assignments in the assigned length of time
• Plan, lead and participate in various programs of meaningful one-on-one and small group activities geared to the guests’ abilities and preferences
• Help create and maintain a peaceful,’ normalized,’ home-like environment for guests
• Assist with recreation and personal interest activities for the clients
• Ensure that the door remained locked at all times
• Assisting clients to keep their rooms clean and tidy and making beds
• Providing medication assistance to clients and signs for medications given
• Making appointments for clients and accompanies them when necessary
• Encouraging and promoting resident independence
• Treating residents with dignity and respect

• Secondary school education preferred (Grade 12)
• Personal Support Worker Certificate, Home Support Worker Certificate (Level II or III), Health Care Aide
• Current Standard First Aid
• Current CPR – Level C
• Dementia education/courses as asset

• Assist or provide care according to the Resident Care Plan. Assistance may need to be provided on a short or long term basis to individual residents including but not limited to personal care, lifts and transfers, observing nutritional status, light housekeeping, assist in taking prescribed medication, etc…
• Observe resident for changes in behaviour or signs or symptoms of decreasing health status and report to Care Team leader.
• Chart care given and give verbal/written report to RPN or other team members on any unusual behaviour and observations made with respect to clients/residents
• Evaluate the individual’s need for change in the personal support care plan and make recommendations to RPN or designate.
• 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.
• Completes documentation/paperwork according to Carefor policies and procedures
• 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
• 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

• Secondary school education preferred
• Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide certificate
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate, required
• Current CPR level C Certificate, required

• Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client’s functional abilities, general condition and activities of daily living following pre-set procedures
• Implements the care plan based on the nursing assessment in collaboration with the physician, PSW’s and manager and review quarterly
• Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan
• Performs technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with scope of practice, nursing principles and Carefor policies and procedures
• Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family
• Describes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Carefor standards (by exception)
• Evaluates client’s responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes; revises plan as required
• Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisions
• Utilizes adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients, unregulated care providers and volunteers
• Reports and discusses client’s status on a regular basis with other members of the health care team, including physician when necessary
• Works closely with the care team (including psws, cooks, recreation/activity coordinator and/or volunteers), providing them with direction, teaching and support
• Orders and checks new medications from the pharmacy and lists the medications on the MAR sheets
• Admissions and Discharges of clients as required
• Keep up to date on changes in the field of dementia care
• Familiarity with the home’s fire, disaster and evacuation plans
• Participate in providing personal care, activities of daily living, preparing and serving meals & snacks, light housekeeping, recreational/personal interest activities as necessary.

• Registered Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR level C Certificate
• Three years experience working with elderly clients with dementia
• Demonstrated excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with a proven effective customer service focus.

• Assist in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, transferring, grooming, and bathing
• Provide laundering of clothes and linens
• Provide light cleaning
• Provide respite care
• Provide light meal preparation
• Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support
• Document reports for clients on their plan of care and any changes in the behaviour of daily routines
• Other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures.

• Ontario Certified Personal Support Worker Certificate and/or National Association of Career Colleges (NAC) Certificate, or Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level II, III), or Developmental Service Worker program, Health Care Aide, Foreign-Trained BScN or Doctor, Paramedic Graduate, BScN Nursing Student, or second year RPN student.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector check (obtained within previous six months)
• Up to date immunizations for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, rubella, and hepatitis
• Negative tuberculosis test
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and own vehicle insurance policy
• Experience with Palliative Care is considered an asset
• First Aid CPR is considered an asset

• 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
• Paid education bursaries
• 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

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, grooming, and bathing
• Provide laundering of clothes and linens
• Provide light cleaning
• Provide respite care
• Provide light meal preparation
• Provide cognitive, social, and compassionate support
• Document reports for clients on their plan of care and any changes in the behaviour of daily routines
• Other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures.

• 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.
• 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
• First Aid CPR is considered an asset

• 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