Employment & Volunteers

Park Lane Terrace employs Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), Personal Support Workers (PSWs), Dietary Aides, Laundry Aides, Housekeepers and Activation Staff. We hire only qualified, caring people to care for our residents. To be hired at Park Lane Terrace, all applicants must have: Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma Clear Police Check (Vulnerable Sector Screen) English literacy A passion for caring for seniors in long-term care Please check our postings on Indeed, or contact us directly regarding job opportunities. We accept resumes at any time. In addition, Park Lane Terrace welcomes many students in clinical placement opportunities throughout the year. Many students go on to submit applications for employment at our home. Health and Safety Park Lane Terrace has a comprehensive Joint Health and Safety Program that provides all employees with education and equipment to enable them to perform their duties in a safe and secure manner. We follow all standards set out by the Ministry of Long Term Care and the Ministry of Labour. Members of our health and safety team regularly attend workshops to ensure Park Lane Terrace remains a leader in protecting our staff while ensuring quality resident care. Members of our management team as well as front line staff have annual training in “Safety in Ambulation and Lifting Techniques.” Health and safety meetings are held to ensure Park Lane Terrace remains a leader in protecting our residents and staff while ensuring quality resident care. Staff Appreciation Park Lane Terrace understands the importance of staff recognition. Throughout the year Park Lane Terrace recognizes and celebrates the contributions of its staff members. In addition to the annual Service Awards Celebration, Park Lane Terrace hosts several staff BBQs, Nurses’ Week events for all staff, and celebrates with Holiday Parties, Pizza Days, and more. Employment Opportunities Park Lane Terrace offers a range of employment opportunities on an ongoing basis: Registered Nurses Registered Practical Nurses Personal Support Workers Dietary, Housekeeping and Laundry Aides Park Lane Terrace offers a comprehensive and competitive wage package as well as flexibility in scheduling and many work related incentives.

No Commitment Needed Are you short on time, but looking to add more volunteering in your life? Park Lane Terrace might be the perfect fit for you. With no strict time requirement, even one hour a week can make a significant change in the lives of our staff and residents. The only requirements are friendliness, openness, and empathy for our guests. What may seem like a short amount of time and effort to you can make a world of difference for our guests. You can help awaken memories, create new ones, and learn from a wise, but often forgotten, demographic in our society. In turn, you’ll get an enriching experience talking with interesting individuals and helping support the community. Opportunities with Park Lane Terrace: Visit on a one-to-one basis Assist residents in writing letters or cards to loved ones Take residents outside in good weather Enjoy a coffee and conversation Participate in our garden programs Be a part of bingo Assist with crafts or implement your own craft Join in on any program that interests you from our monthly calendar of events Deliver library books, or simply maintain our onsite library Provide entertainment Assist with special events, portering residents to and from program area and serving snacks Be part of a resident outing to the mall or a restaurant Play cards Help maintain our volunteer-run Tuck Shop Bring in your pet for all the extra attention Create and implement your own program How to Become a Volunteer Telephone or stop in to see the Volunteer Coordinator to begin the application process. A Police Services Screening will need to be completed before beginning volunteering. You will then be contacted to set up an orientation to discuss what your preferences are and where we need volunteers. All your questions can be answered at that time and you will be on your way to becoming an important part of the Park Lane Terrace team. Call (519) 442-2753 to speak with our Volunteer Coordinator.