Personal Aide (Part-time) Nights - Orchard Terrace Care Centre (Retirement)

Kindera Living; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Orchard Terrace Care Centre in Stoney Creek, ON is seeking a Personal Aide for night shifts on a part-time basis. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, and documenting care in line with care plans. The starting wage is $19.47/hour.

Experience in retirement or long-term care is preferred, with PSW certification optional. Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork are essential to support residents with dignity and compassion.

Qualifications

• PSW certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience in retirement or long-term care preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and genuine interest in resident care.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English (verbal and written).
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen (within 6 months), TB test results (within 6 months), and provide three supervisory references.
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs and work both independently and as part of a care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care such as toileting, bathing, and dressing as needed or requested.
• Respond to resident call bells in a timely manner.
• Assist with meals and feeding as required.
• Perform light housekeeping duties including waste, linens, and maintaining resident suites.
• Complete scheduled deep cleaning of resident suites.
• Follow care plans and report changes in resident condition or behaviour to the UCP or Charge Nurse.
• Complete both paper and electronic documentation as assigned.
• Support a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for residents.
• Respect resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Perform delegated tasks and support the care team as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Physical stamina

English literacy

Education

PSW Certification / Health Care Aide

College-level education in health care

Job description

Personal Aide (Part-time) Nights - Orchard Terrace Care Centre (Retirement)

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: PERSO004472

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Orchard Terrace Care Centre
Stoney Creek, ON L8E5J2, CAN

Description

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Personal Aide reports to the leadership team and is expected to support residents with personal care and daily living activities while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. A key part of your role will be to provide compassionate support, promote dignity, and actively engage residents in meaningful daily routines.

Wage Rate:The starting wage rate is $19.47/hour

Vacancy:This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting residents with personal care such as toileting, bathing, and dressing as needed or requested
• Responding to resident call bells in a timely manner
• Assisting with meals and feeding as required
• Performing light housekeeping duties including changing garbage, linens, and maintaining resident suites
• Completing scheduled deep cleaning of resident suites
• Following care plans and reporting any changes in resident condition or behaviour to the UCP or Charge Nurse
• Completing both paper and electronic documentation as assigned
• Supporting a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for residents
• Respecting resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
• Performing delegated tasks and supporting the care team as needed

Qualifications:The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

• PSW Certification preferred, but not required
• Experience in Retirement or Long-Term Care preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and a genuine interest in resident care
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically and mentally able to perform assigned duties
• Ability to read, write, and understand English (verbal and written)
• Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen (within 6 months), TB test results (within 6 months), and provide three supervisory references

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Ability to Work Collaboratively

Expert

Expert

Verbal Communication

Expert

Experience in a Healthcare Setting

Expert

Ability to Work From the Heart

Expert

Ability to Work Independently

Expert

Able to lift up to 20 lbs

Expert

Mental and Physical Ability

Expert

Organizational Skills

Expert

Time-Management Skills

Expert

Education

Required

College or better in PSW/Health Care Aide.