Posting Date: February, 2025
The Opportunity: Carefor Board of Directors
We are seeking dynamic individuals to join the Carefor Health & Community Services (Carefor) Board of Directors. If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to give back to your community while using your skills and expertise to help shape the future of home and community-based health care, we want to hear from you!
As a Director on Carefor’s Board of Directors, you will be involved in guiding a long-standing organization to meet the diverse and evolving healthcare needs of our community.
About Us:
Carefor Health & Community Services, established in 1897 as the first branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), has a long and rich history of providing home healthcare services. Carefor is the largest locally-based not-for-profit homecare and community support services provider in Eastern Ontario, and one of the largest in the province. With over 1,300 employees and an annual operating budget of ~$70M, Carefor is unique in the region due to the comprehensive suite of homecare services offered including nursing, occupational therapy, social work, in-home physiotherapy support services, and a wide variety of community health services.
Carefor also owns and operates several residential care facilities offering retirement, respite care for clients living with dementia, specialized supportive housing, and palliative care hospice services. The compassionate and professional care and support offered by the staff is central to their success. With offices in Ottawa, Pembroke, and Cornwall, Carefor has become a committed and valued part of the wellbeing of the communities they serve.
Description
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Commitment Overview
Board Directors are elected for a three (3) year term with possibility for re-election. Board Directors are asked to sit on at least two (2) Board Committees. On average, Board Directors should expect to attend four to five (4-5) meetings a year for the Board and each Committee.
As a Director, you will receive a comprehensive orientation and be assigned a mentor to guide your growth and development.
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Desired Qualifications and Characteristics
We are looking for energetic, skilled individuals to become part of a strong team as we build for the future. Preferred candidates bring experience with the health care sector or caregiving, a strong professional or business background, demonstrated leadership and time to contribute meaningfully to the organization. Areas of specific expertise are reviewed on an ongoing basis and matched with current needs. Knowledge of Carefor is an asset.
Carefor Health & Community Services is committed to building a Board that is reflective of the diversity of the community we serve and the staff we support.
Application Process
You are invited to indicate your interest in a Board Director position by submitting your CV by email to Jennifer Coccimiglio, Manager, Talent Management & HR Advisory jcoccimiglio@carefor.ca
The application process will include an interview with the Board of Directors’ Nominating Committee.
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Posting Date: January 2025
Under the supervision of the Care Team Supervisor, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for the provision and management of cost effective, quality nursing care to residents of the Pembroke Civic Complex/Carefor Mackay Centre. The RPN will assume a leadership role by teaching, delegating, and providing guidance to different levels of workers within the care team. Care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management, Carefor policies and procedures, and the standards and scope of practice set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
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. Please visit our website for more information.
At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives. Our team of professionals offer care to our clients and their families by focusing on the whole person. By working in the home and community, our team has time to connect and affect real change that enriches lives and gives choice. See more about working with Carefor.
For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule we’re looking out for you and your family.
Job Description
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What You Will Do:
- 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
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Qualifications
- 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
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What We Have to Offer You
- Competitive base salary
- Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension 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 (0.4 FTE or 30 hours bi-weekly)
Salary: $24.58 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement: French not requiredWork Location: The Carefor Mackay Centre
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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