Terrace Aide - Nursing

Wellington; Wellington; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension option

Medical responsibility time

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home in Wellington County seeks a Terrace Aide to support resident-focused care and ensure a safe, respectful workplace. The role requires adherence to conduct standards and collaboration with the care team.

Position is part-time casual with shifts 7:00 am–1:30 pm; includes weekend and holiday availability. On-site work location at Wellington Terrace, with opportunities for development and benefits under the County’s program.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of grade ten.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Applies the fundamental principle of the Long-Term Care Homes Act in the operation of the home.
• Maintains a spirit of cooperation with other departments and a good relationship with residents.
• Assists in the delivery of consistent resident-focused care.
• Ensures current organization and resident specific updates are reviewed at the beginning of each shift.
• Supports residents by ensuring room is tidy and the bed is made.
• Reports safety concerns, including clutter, spills and tripping hazards, in resident home areas to registered staff.
• Assists with portering residents to and from the dining room for meals.
• Assists in the cleanup of the dining room.
• Assists specific residents with their meals.
• Cleans and disinfect resident wheelchairs.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the Team Leader, Manager, or designate.
• Responds to on-call shifts as scheduled.
• Responds to emergency fan out when initiated.
• Works weekends, weekdays, evenings and public holidays as required.

Skills

Prioritization

Education

Grade 10

Job description

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Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.

We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.

The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.

Posting ID: 2654 - This recruitment is for an existing vacancy.

Department: Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home

Division: Nursing

Position Type: Part Time Casual

Work Location Requirement: Fully On-Site/In-Person

Work Location: Wellington Terrace; the County of Wellington is an employer that provides service onsite.

Work Hours: No required minimum of scheduled hours per biweekly pay period. Part time casual employees must be available to work one weekend per four week period, one weekday per week, and one on-call shift every two weeks. Must be available to work day shift 7:00 am - 1:30 pm, including weekends and holidays.

Vacancies: 3

Application Deadline: 11/16/2026

The following includes some of the principal responsibilities for this role and is intented to provide an overview of the position. The full scope of responsibilities is outlined in the complete job description.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Terrace Aide will represent Wellington Terrace at all times by ensuring adherence to the Code of Conduct and demonstrating the County of Wellington’s commitment to a healthy and safe workplace where every person is respected.

The Terrace Aide will support the goals and objectives of the department/programme they are assigned to. The Terrace Aide is responsible to the Team Leader of the department they work or their designate.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies the fundamental principle of the Long-Term Care Homes Act in the operation of the home.
• Maintains a spirit of cooperation with other departments and a good relationship with residents.
• Assists in the delivery of consistent resident-focused care.
• Ensures current organization and resident specific updates are reviewed at the beginning of each shift.
• Supports residents by ensuring room is tidy and the bed is made.
• Reports safety concerns, including clutter, spills and tripping hazards, in resident home areas to registered staff.
• Assists with portering residents to and from the dining room for meals.
• Assists in the cleanup of the dining room.
• Assists specific residents with their meals.
• Cleans and disinfect resident wheelchairs.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the Team Leader, Manager, or designate.
• Responds to on-call shifts as scheduled.
• Responds to emergency fan out when initiated.
• Works weekends, weekdays, evenings and public holidays as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of grade ten.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Pay Range: $24.92 - $29.14 (2026 Non-Union Compensation Grid).

Pension: As a non-full-time (NFT) employee of an OMERS employer, you are eligible to elect to join the OMERS Pension Plan at any time. Enrollment in OMERS is voluntary.

Medical Responsibility Time: One day for every 1,000 hours worked, up to a maximum of three days annually.

Vacation: Paid out on each pay at the rate of six percent; increases based on length of service.

The County of Wellington is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations for disabilities throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accommodation for a disability through the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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