The Opportunity: RPN- Temporary, Full-time
Posting Date: April 2026
As the RPN at the Richmond Care 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 supervisor, you are in charge to ensure the residence comfort and well-being and that policies and procedures are being followed.
Please note, the Richmond Care Home is not accessible by public transit.
Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.
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. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.
Job Description
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What You Will Do:
- 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.
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Qualifications
- 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
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What We Have To Offer You:
- 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)
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 months
Salary range: $27.57 – $37.90 per hour
Work Location: In person
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: Resident Care Worker Casual
Posting Date: February, 2026
The Resident Care Worker assists with personal support and homemaking services for the resident’s of the Richmond Care Home (RCH). They operate within the framework of Carefor policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. In collaboration with other members of the health care team they work to meet the needs of the resident’s; to attain an optimal level of independence and well being.
Please note, the Richmond Care Home is not accessible by public transit.
Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.
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. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.
Job Description
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What You Will Do:
- 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
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Qualifications
- 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
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What We Have To Offer You:
- 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
- 24/7 support from on-call Supervisors
- Paid orientation and training
- Flexible Shifts
- All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Job Types: Permanent, Casual
Work Location: In person
Starting Rate of Pay: $20.72 per hour
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
The Opportunity: RPN- Casual – Permanent
Posting Date: January 2026
As the RPN at the Richmond Care 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 supervisor, you are in charge to ensure the residence comfort and well-being and that policies and procedures are being followed.
Please note, the Richmond Care Home is not accessible by public transit.
Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.
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. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.
Job Description
-
What You Will Do:
- 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.
-
Qualifications
- 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.
-
What We Have To Offer You:
- 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)
Job Types: Permanent, Casual
Work Location: In person
Starting rate of pay: $27.57 per hour
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
Join us for treats, music and a tour of our newly renovated home
while we celebrate 25 years of exceptional dementia care.
Carefor Richmond Care Home offers a unique model care that is tailored to women living with dementia. This cozy, bungalow style retirement home truly feels like a home. Come and see a type of care that is rare among memory care homes in Ontario.
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Richmond Care Home 25th Anniversary
Celebration and Open House
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