[Hiring] Nursing Services Aide @Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care

Role Description

The Nursing Services Aide (SCAR) position is sponsored by the Government of Canada, as per the Canada Summer Jobs Program (CSJ) 2026 initiative.

  • Assists in establishing a system of retention and maintenance of residents’ records and chart audits in compliance with legislation.
  • Supports Infection Prevention and Control Program including hand hygiene audits, chart audits of resident immunization history, etc.
  • Assists in planning, preparing and implementing quality improvement programs.
  • Performs audit, data entry, generation of reports.
  • Analyses and evaluates data, and prepares presentation of program outcome.
  • Performs mask fit testing.
  • Assists with care plan audits.
  • Provides general administrative support to the Nursing department.

Qualifications

  • Must be between the ages of 15-30 years of age at the start of the job.
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally able to work in Ontario.
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment and legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.
  • Proven demonstrated initiative.
  • Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to work remotely as required.
  • Previous experience working with the elderly population an asset.
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Chinese, Japanese or a South-Asian language required for some positions.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Requirements

  • Must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.
  • Commit to working for the duration of the entire employment contract.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package.
  • Multi-employer pension plan.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Ongoing learning and development.
  • Employee education assistance program.
  • Award winning corporate culture.
  • Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment.
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