If you are a nursing/PSW student/ recent graduate looking for a SUMMER JOB working with amazing people while helping your community thrive and gain some valuable experience, then we want to hear from you!

Who We Are

At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd - Assisted Living

How You Will Make an Impact

An opportunity currently exists in our Good Shepherd Assisted Living Program for a Nursing or PSW student/recent graduate The Personal Support Assistant preserves the dignity of clients by providing support services, personal care and home support to clients living independently in the community.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Current Nursing (RN/RPN) student or PSW student/recent graduate
• Personal support care experience
• Willingness & and ability to work weekends and day/evening shifts
• Demonstrated interest/experience in working with seniors
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated flexibility in availability and assigned duties
• Must have oral and written communication skills in English
• Excellent communication, team building, negotiating and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in French and/or a language in addition to English is an asset

• Observe all Good Shepherd health and safety rules.
• Ability to use technology; computer and tablets to document care and support
• Ability to provide personal support to our clients in housekeeping, meal preparation and social visitation walking up to 25 minutes from the hub location to the client's residence

Hiring Criteria - the following criteria is established by Canada Summer Job:

This temporary full-time position is funded by Service Canada for youth between the ages of 15 to 30 years of age.

• Applicants may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as they were 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• As per the Summer Canada Jobs Program criteria:
  • International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
  • Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.

Embark on a rewarding journey this summer with Good Shepherd, where you not only enhance your professional skills but also make a meaningful impact in the community. Here, you'll gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment, work alongside seasoned professionals, and develop skills that will set you apart in your future career.

Our commitment to your growth and development is matched by our dedication to serving those in need.

Apply today and transform your potential into action, while contributing to a cause that makes a difference every day.

Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.

Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview.