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: 1966
Department: Wellington Terrace LTC Home
Division: Environmental Services
Position Type: Eight Month Part Time Casual Contract
Work Hours: 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 onsite/in-person. Must also be available to work all shifts (days, evenings) including weekends and holidays.
Work Location: Wellington Terrace - 474 Charles Allan Way, Fergus; the County of Wellington is an employer that believes in providing service onsite.
Vacancies: 3
Application Deadline: 08/28/2025

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous institutional cleaning experience an asset.
• Environmental Services Certificate for front line staff an asset from Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check required upon hire.
  Pay Range: $26.84 - $31.40 (2025 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.
  Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.
  Job Types: Contract, Casual
  Contract length: 8 months
  Pay: $26.84-$31.40 per hour
  Work Location: In perso

• Applies the fundamental principle of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 in the operation of the home.
• Completes all housekeeping and laundry tasks in a responsible and time efficient manner, as assigned by the Environmental Services Manager, using the established routines.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, visitors, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Contributes to the resident care plans, through team meeting and resident care conference participation in accordance with the policies of Wellington Terrace.
• Reads minutes of team meetings not attended to keep abreast of activities on the neighborhood.
• Demonstrates knowledge of situations requiring immediate attention and notifies the departmental manager.
• Attends and completes all mandatory in-services.
• Knows, respects, and adheres to all policies related to privacy and confidentiality.
• Respects the individuality of each resident.
• Assists with resident portering, resident lift spotting, and other neighborhood team related duties assigned by Environmental Services Manager.
• Is flexible and willing to work in all areas of the home.
• Takes direction in all outbreak/infection control issues.
• Has a commitment to increasing on-the-job knowledge and skills through related in-service attendance and continuing education.
• Provides dining room assistance during meal times.
• Responds to emergency fan-out when initiated.
• Prioritize workload based on the activities of the day.