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Fairhaven is one of the leading-edge Long-Term Care facilities in Ontario.  We have 256 residents and 280 staff members who function in a team environment.  The key to our success is our employees.  A caring manner and compassion are two of the traits that are important to us at Fairhaven.

Our Philosophy of Care

Fairhaven is dedicated to providing individualized holistic care for those it serves through quality services and programs.  Fairhaven provides continuing life-enhancing supportive, restorative, and palliative care.  It is the goal of Fairhaven to provide care in a home-like, nurturing, and safe environment.

We hire into the following positions:

  • Cook
  • Dietary Aide
  • Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker
  • Housekeeper
  • Linen Attendant
  • Maintenance
  • Recreation
  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Practical Nurse

We offer very competitive wage rates and the opportunity for growth. If you would like further information on any of the above positions or would like to apply for a position at Fairhaven, please e-mail your questions and/or résumé to Lana Jeater, Human Resource Co-ordinator.

 

FAIRHAVEN is currently seeking:

Co-ordinator of Teen Volunteer Program

 

•  Full time, temporary, 35 hours per week, June 2 to August 29

•  Minimum of one year post secondary education, preferably in the field of social sciences, education, human resources or nursing

•  Demonstrated leadership ability with young people

•  Familiarity with Fairhaven or long-term care environment is an asset

 

 

You will be responsible for the recruitment, selection, orientation, placement, scheduling, supervision , and evaluation of teen volunteers during the summer teen program.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, FOUNDATION

 

The Development Officer, Foundation is a new position created to oversee the continuing evolution and growth of the Fairhaven Foundation. Reporting to the Executive Director, t his position is responsible for the successful direction, management and financial viability of the Foundation according to the strategic direction and identified priorities. The Development Officer, Foundation will have a demonstrated passion for building relationships with all aspects of the Fairhaven community as well as furthering the mission of the Fairhaven Foundation.

 

You will:

•  Cultivate, solicit and maintain long-term fundraising relationships

•  Develop and implement comprehensive plans to raise awareness and funds for the Fairhaven long-term care community

•  Implement new and imaginative fundraising activities

•  Engage, recruit and organize individuals, families, staff and volunteers in fundraising activities

•  Build long-term sustainable sources of funding through researching and targeting charitable trusts sympathetic to Fairhaven 's needs

 

You will have:

•  Post-secondary education in fund development, marketing or business development

•  4 - 6 years experience in fundraising

•  Knowledge and expertise in charitable giving legislation, particularly related to planned giving

•  Excellent organization, communication, research, analytical, interpersonal skills and computer skills

•  Experience in working with seniors

•  Membership and/or certification in Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

Competition Closes: May 9, 2008

REGISTERED NURSES for the following employment opportunities:

 

  • Full-time, temporary (evening shift)
  • Part-time, permanent (night shift)
  • Casual (all shifts)

Successful candidates will combine excellent leadership and communication skills with a dedicated approach to teamwork and exemplary resident care. Interested applicants must have effective problem solving skills, and hold a current certificate of competence with the CNO. Experience in long-term care or gerontology would be an asset.

Wage Range: Hospital parity

 

HCAs/PSWs

  • Part-time, all shifts

A certified professional dedicated to patient care excellence, you have related long-term care experience.

RPNs

•  Part-time, all shifts

Dedicated to resident care, you have a current certificate of competence with the CNO, certification in the administration of medications and surgical asepsis, and are familiar with preventative infection control measures.

Activationists

•  Part-time, casual

•  Activation Technique Certificate or equivalent required

•  Experience in the geriatric field preferred

You will take responsibility for providing recreational programs to our residents and reporting observations with the goal of improving their quality of life. 

 

Please apply in writing, indicating your position of interest to:

Human Resources, FAIRHAVEN , 881 Dutton Road , Peterborough , ON K9H 7S4 , or by email to: bstrath@fairhavenltc.com

 

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

 


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