Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Carveth Care Centre

by Catherine Reynolds • 10 July 2026
Carveth Care Care Centre is looking for a part-time: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) We care about your quality of life - As such, we offer stable employment in a rewarding environment with a competitive salary. This is a family business that will help you succeed. We offer: A competitive salary (starting wage is $33.10 an hour); Shift premiums for nights and weekends. Uniform allowance. Educational opportunities to enhance your skills & knowledge base. Supportive environment for reflective practice. Family atmosphere work environment. Professional development opportunities. Qualifications: Available days, evenings, nights & weekends. Current registration (and in good standing) with the College of Nurses in Ontario. Enjoy working in a team environment. The successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) at their own expense. Please submit your resume to: Trish Hornbeck, Assistant Director of Care Carveth Care Centre 375 James Street Gananoque, ON, K7G 2Z1 patriciahornbeck@gibsonfamilyhealthcare.com Fax: 613-382-8514 A better approach to retirement living and long-term care… Gibson Family Health Care values our residents’ opinions when it comes to retirement and long-term care. Our focus is to make people feel valued and empowered to create a sense of meaning and purpose. Our work includes creating healing environments; being flexible and partnering to personalize care routines; improving access to care and services; sharing knowledge; enhancing the continuity in, and coordination of, care and services during transition; and, promoting the continuity of caregivers. Respecting Residents’ Rights through Person-Centred Care Gibson Family Health Care Our family caring for your family
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Helen Henderson Care Centre

2 July 2026
Helen Henderson Care Centre is looking for a part-time: Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Elderly person in a wheelchair being pushed through a bright indoor space

Residential Aide - Helen Henderson Care Centre

2 July 2026
Join our team in Amherstview and help us provide exceptional care for our retirement lodge residents! We are currently looking for a part-time: Residential Aide

Registered Practical Nurse (Part-Time) - Helen Henderson Retirement Lodge

12 May 2026
Join our team in Amherstview and help us provide exceptional care for our residents! We are currently looking for a part-time: Registered Practical Nurse- We care about your quality of life - As such, we offer stable employment in a rewarding environment with a competitive salary (starting wage is $29.91 an hour). This is a family business that will help you succeed. We Offer: Uniform allowance. Night and weekend shift premiums. Free onsite parking. Educational opportunities to enhance your skills & knowledge base. Supportive environment for reflective practice. Family atmosphere work environment. Professional development opportunities. Requirements: Available days, evenings and weekends. Current registration (and in good standing) with the College of Nurses in Ontario. Enjoy working in a team environment. The successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) at their own expense. Please submit your resume to: Erin Woodcox, Lodge Manager Helen Henderson Care Centre 343 Amherst Drive Amherstview, ON, K7N 1X3 Fax: 613-384-9407 A better approach to retirement living and long-term care… Gibson Family Health Care values our residents’ opinions when it comes to retirement and long-term care. Our focus is to make people feel valued and empowered to create a sense of meaning and purpose. Our work includes creating healing environments; being flexible and partnering to personalize care routines; improving access to care and services; sharing knowledge; enhancing the continuity in, and coordination of, care and services during transition; and, promoting the continuity of caregivers. Gibson Family Health Care values our residents’ opinions when it comes to retirement and long-term care. Our focus is to make people feel valued and empowered to create a sense of meaning and purpose. Our work includes creating healing environments; being flexible and partnering to personalize care routines; improving access to care and services; sharing knowledge; enhancing the continuity in, and coordination of, care and services during transition; and, promoting the continuity of caregivers. Respecting Residents’ Rights through Person-Centred Care Gibson Family Health Care Our family caring for your family

Recreation Aide at Helen Henderson Care Centre

12 May 2026
Join our team in Amherstview and help us provide exceptional care for our residents! We are currently looking for a part-time: Recreation Aide- We care about your quality of life - As such, we offer stable employment in a rewarding environment with a competitive salary (starting wage is $23.54 an hour). This is a family business that will help you succeed. Qualifications: Diploma or degree in Recreational Therapy (mandatory) Food Handlers’ Certificate First Aid – CPR level C GPA training Experience with program planning and development Experience with reporting and recording resident information Good physical and mental health Experience in long-term care preferred The successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) at their own expense. Please submit your resume to: Donna Joudoin, Activity Director 343 Amherst Drive Amherstview, Ontario K7N 1X3 Fax: 613-384-9407 A better approach to retirement living and long-term care… Gibson Family Health Care values our residents’ opinions when it comes to retirement and long-term care. Our focus is to make people feel valued and empowered to create a sense of meaning and purpose. Our work includes creating healing environments; being flexible and partnering to personalize care routines; improving access to care and services; sharing knowledge; enhancing the continuity in, and coordination of, care and services during transition; and, promoting the continuity of caregivers. Respecting Residents’ Rights through Person-Centred Care Gibson Family Health Care Our family caring for your family
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Nursing Is Labour of Love for This New Canadian

4 February 2026
Healthcare worker smiling beside a hospital supply cart in a hallway

Nursing isn’t just a job for Leo Candorna. It is a calling driven by a desire to help others. For him, it’s a labour of love.


“My father wanted me to be a lawyer,” says the friendly man, thinking thoughtfully of how he became a Registered Practical Nurse. “I wasn’t interested in health care, at first, but that quickly changed when I began to study it. It didn’t take me long to realize I was meant to be a nurse.”


Born in the Philippines, Leo, 36, arrived in Canada in 2019. He began working at Helen Henderson Retirement Lodge in Amherstview in March 2020 as an agency nurse. In early January 2026, he decided to join the home as a full-time nurse for the regular work schedule, benefits and job security.


“I love the people here,” replies Leo when asked his decision to leave agency work and join the popular family owned and operated retirement lodge. “I fell in love with the residents. I’m very content here. I love my Helen Henderson team.”


Married with a four-year-old son, Leo brings positive energy to the home that made him its Staff Spotlight for February 2026.


“Leo is an excellent nurse who cares deeply about the residents in his care,” explains Erin Woodcox, Lodge Manager. “We have wanted him to join our team since he arrived through the nursing agency five years ago. We are thrilled to have him as a member of our staff, now. His compassion, kindness, patience and knowledge make him a valued member of our team.”


Pleased with the feedback, Leo says with his trademark humour he wasn’t sure the lodge would want him due to his constant singing.



“I love to sing,” he says with a grin. “I’m always doing karaoke in the home.”


Asked to describe himself, Leo says he loves outdoor activities such as hiking. This winter, he has been enjoying tobogganing and skiing. When he’s not at work, he can be found spending time with his family, enjoying special activities on Saturday and attending church on Sunday.


Looking ahead, Leo would like to continue his nursing education, perhaps leading to a specialization. He also hopes to have more children.


Questions for Leo


If you could have any superpower, what would it be?


“To heal the pain of the people in my care. I see people with everything from arthritis, headaches and cancer. Pain is one of the most awful things we can experience. I’d like to remove it and make people free of pain.”


If you weren’t at your current job, what would you be?


“A frustrated lawyer. My father wanted me to be one, but I fell in love with nursing. My brother is a lawyer.”


If you could rule the world, what would you do on day one?


“There is a lot going on in the world. I’d like people to have understanding, love and peace. I believe it starts at home and in the workplace. I’m longing for peace on Earth.”


Helen Henderson Retirement Lodge is delighted to have Leo as a member of its workforce. To learn more about living or working in our home, please call 613-384-4585.