Braemar Retirement Centre (MacGowan Nursing Home) is an accredited 69 bed licensed Long Term Care facility located in Wingham, Ontario. Braemar is a proud RNAO Best Practice Spotlight organization and is working towards becoming a DementiAbility certified home who aims to provide a collaborative, person-centered environment for staff and residents alike.

We are excited to announce we currently have an opening for a professional, enthusiastic, compassionate Restorative Care Aide to join our team. Responsible to the Director of Recreation and working under the direct supervision of the Physio Therapist, the Restorative Care Aide is responsible for the provision of direct resident care in accordance with all organizational and legislative policies and procedures and expected qualified conduct. In collaboration with the resident care team, the Restorative Care Aide ensures adherence to quality resident-focused programs and actively participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Duties Include (but not limited to)

- Observe and assist with Restorative Dining, as well as document meal intake and resident progress.
- Ensure each resident’s physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, and sensory emotional needs are met through independent activities or group in accordance with Director’s direction.
- Encourage residents who are isolated from others or who have limited social skills to have recreational interaction with others.
- Assists in developing and updating the restorative interventions addressing the needs of the residents in collaboration of Physio Therapist.
- Encourage residents to continue independent activities.
- Observe and document the individual resident attendance,



participation, reactions, and progress.
- Use interventions to develop specific skills, while providing opportunities for exercise, mental stimulation, creativity, and fun.

Qualifications

- Completion of Restorative Care Certificate as per the requirements of the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Regulations.
- Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
- As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of a TB test (skin test or clear chest x-ray), and a minimum of 2 doses of COVID vaccine
- Current CPR (preferred)
- Additional training in the following areas would be an asset: DementiAbility Training, GPA, Person-Centered care, education in relation to working with clients with dementia/responsive behaviours, palliative education.

Accessibility and Commitment to Accessibility for Staff and Residents at Braemar Retirement Centre

At Braemar Retirement Centre, accessibility is at the heart of how we care for residents, support staff, and welcome families and visitors. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and barrier-free environment by identifying, removing, and preventing barriers for people with disabilities—including residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Guided by the principles of dignity, independence, integration,



and equal chance, and in alignment with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we strive to ensure that all services, supports, and employment practices are fully accessible and inclusive.

Accessibility in the Workplace

Accessibility is not just about physical spaces—it’s also about workplace culture and practices. At Braemar Retirement Centre:

- We recognize that staff with disabilities deserve the same respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment as residents.
- We are committed to meeting AODA accessibility standards in employment, ensuring that hiring, onboarding, and day-to-day work practices support all employees.
- We provide accommodations upon request during recruitment, hiring, and throughout employment.
- Staff are encouraged to communicate any accessibility needs so we can make the appropriate adjustments to foster an inclusive work environment.

Inclusive Hiring Practices

As an equal opportunity employer, Braemar Retirement Centre encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including:

- Persons with visible and invisible disabilities
- Indigenous peoples
- Members of racialized communities
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Newcomers to Canada

We are committed to fair, accessible, and inclusive hiring processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment or employment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pay: From $23.73 per hour

Application question(s):

- Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Wingham, ON for this job?
- Have you received the Covid-19 vaccine?

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Braemar Retirement Centre-Wingham
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