Nursing Student - Summer Opportunities
Nithview Community, Tri-County Mennonite Homes
New Hamburg, ON
About Nithview Community:
Nithview Community is a seniors' community designed to provide several types of accommodation and services. Residents are able to choose the type of accommodation that is most appropriate for their care needs and continue to live within the community of care as their needs change. Emphasis is placed on assisting residents to live life to the fullest in this dynamic residential setting.
About the Position:
Under the supervision of the Registered Staff, you will provide basic care to maintain the physical, emotional, spiritual and social well-being of our residents.
Experience:
- No experience needed – rather a desire and willingness to embrace new opportunities
- Must be a willing to take initiative, be a self starter yet follow direction when required and work in a team environment.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary PSW, RPN or RN student returning to school in the fall
- Comfortable working with elderly individuals
- Responsible and punctual individual
- Good communication skills (able to read and write in the English language)
- Available to work some evenings and weekends when required
Summer Opportunities generally start in May and end at the beginning of September. These jobs may be funded by the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) or Canada Summer Jobs. In order to be considered for the Canada Summer Jobs Program, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Be between 15-30 years of age at beginning of employment period
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations
*If you do not meet the above criteria you can still apply as we may have opportunities available over and above the SWPP.
New employees will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check (or sign a declaration if under 18 years of age) and TB test as part of the onboarding process.
Tri-County Mennonite Homes does not require COVID-19 vaccination as a part of the onboarding process, however TCMH continues to strongly recommend "up-to-date" COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate three divisions: Greenwood Court in Stratford, Nithview Community in New Hamburg, and Aldaview Services in New Hamburg. Our mission is "Making Every Day Matter".
Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant.