Carefor is Eastern Ontario's largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees serving Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County.

As the founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been supporting seniors and vulnerable populations since 1897.

We are committed to supporting our staff through ongoing professional development, comprehensive onboarding, and continual training.

We encourage our personal support workers to register with the Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) to uphold the highest standards of professional accountability.

Please note: The Richmond Care Home is in Richmond, ON and is not accessible by public transit.

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.

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

Performs personal support tasks reflecting the needs of the client,



based on the client care plan and other directives from manager/nurse. Tasks may include: 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

Receives direction and assignments from the manager or nurse by phone or in person

Observes the clients pattern of communication and relating and reports changes/concerns to the nurse or manager

Relates to and shares information with other members of the clients health care team within and outside the organization in a professional and timely manner





Reports verbally to the nurse any changes in the individual's personal support needs necessitating a change in the care plan

Utilizes verbal and non-verbal communication skills effectively with the client

Communicates with the clients respectfully and according to their needs and situation/condition Uses effective communication strategies to manage inappropriate, disruptive or aggressive behaviour

Consults with the nurse or manager when unable to resolve difficulties with a client or team member or when requiring clarification about an issue

Uses interpersonal skills to build caring/helping relationships with clients

Acts as a team player, communicating effectively with all team members

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 CDementia education/courses as asset

Household management

Working with clients that have dementia or Alzheimer's Working with the elderly or ill individuals Ability to Communicate well in English - written and verbal Good assessment skills

Ability to take direction well

Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Paid Orientation Paid professional development and training Employee Assistance Program 24/7 on-call Supervisors' support Opportunities for growth Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community.

We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work workplace that supports our diverse workforce.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted.

All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

📌 Resident Care Worker (Richmond)
🏢 Carefor Healthmmunity Services
📍 Richmond