Carefor Health & Community Services

03/06/2026

Congratulations, Nicole!

I am absolutely delighted to share the wonderful news of your appointment to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Council. This is an extraordinary accomplishment and a testament to your professionalism, integrity, and commitment to excellence in nursing practice.

Serving on the CNO Board of Directors for the next three years is not only an honor for you personally, but also a tremendous asset to our profession and to Carefor. Your voice at the provincial table—helping shape goals, policies, and regulatory direction for nursing—will have meaningful impact on the quality and safety of care and the advancement of public trust in our work.

Your insight, experience, and dedication to high quality, client centered care will strengthen provincial decision making, and your involvement will in turn enhance our organization’s expertise in professional practice, patient safety, and regulatory alignment. This is an achievement that reflects your leadership and elevates all of us.

Nicole, congratulations on this well deserved recognition. We are proud of you, inspired by you, and grateful for the expertise you bring to Carefor and now to the CNO Council.

Warmest regards,
Marcelle Thibeault
Vice President Client Care & Chief Nurse Executive

03/02/2026

When Carefor PSW Sarah Jane Jones arrived at her client's apartment for her biweekly visit and saw fire trucks in front of the apartment building she knew this wasn't going to be a typical visit.

The firefighters were there dealing with an electrical issue leaving the building without power and Sarah no way to contact or reach her client other than the 26 flights of stairs to his apartment.

Knowing he needed support, she climbed all 26 flights, pausing after every fifth floor to catch her breath. When she made it to the top her client told her she was "crazy" but was so grateful to her for her commitment that he couldn't help but let us know.

02/28/2026

It's said we don't stop playing because we get old; we get old because we stop playing. If that's the case, the seniors at the North-Stor Support Centre in Finch will never get old.

Earlier this month, we hosted the "Finch Olympics" and as you can tell, there are some Canadians who take competition seriously.

Carefor Support Centres are so important to seniors living in rural communities who might not have other opportunities to socialize.

02/27/2026

Thank you, Catherine McKenney for recognizing Carefor during Non-Profit Appreciation Week this year.

We're proud to work alongside you to make our community a better and more inclusive place for all.

02/26/2026

Throwback Thursday to a more hopeful time. While we didn't get the result we hoped for, there are few things that bring friends, colleagues and neighbours together more than cheering on our country. And how much fun was that?

We hope you enjoyed the Winter Olympics as much as we did.

02/25/2026

Team Carefor is showing their support for . 1 in 5 children are affected by bullying. Abuse in any form is something no child should have to deal with. As an organization that supports seniors, we know the effects of bullying can last a lifetime.

Together we can stop bullying.

02/20/2026

We love our Carefor Stars!! If there's a Carefor staff or volunteer you want to celebrate, please tell us so we can tell them.

www.carefor.ca/stars

02/19/2026

As a Carefor Nurse or PSW, these grant opportunities of up to $25,000 for nurses and $10,000 for PSWs are available to you:

• Community Commitment Program for Nurses - $25,000
• Nursing Graduate Guarantee Program
• Return of Service for PSWs – up to $10,000
• Clinical Placement Stipend for PSWs – up to $5,440
• Rural, Remote, and Northern Relocation Support for PSWs – up to $10,000

To learn more about these programs, visit the Carefor website:

Nursing grants: https://carefor.ca/carefor-incentive-partnerships-for-nurses/ -carefor-incentive-partnerships-for-nurses

PSW grants: https://carefor.ca/carefor-incentive-partnerships-for-psws/

Questions? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team: talentacquisition@carefor.ca

02/13/2026

We are very saddened to learn of the recent passing of local hockey legend Vince Malette. Vince's family worked tirelessly on their Vince Malette Faceoff to End Alzheimer's Golf Tournament which raised money for the development of the Vince Malette Functional Fitness Program at Carefor.

This program offered exercise and support to people living with dementia and to their families to help maintain functionality in response to this debilitating disease.

https://youtu.be/xQhnUGpkQOs

Our thoughts are with Joana and the Malette family during this difficult time.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

02/12/2026

Memory care exclusively for women.

Carefor Richmond Care Home is an all-inclusive care home offering specialized memory care in a home-like setting. Our peaceful 16 unit, secure, bungalow style home is only for women, so you know your loved one will get the type of care she deserves.

Visit our website or give us a call to learn more about how our home. https://carefor.ca/services/retirement-living/richmond-care-home/, (613) 838-9356

Richmond Care Home: A specialized 16-unit retirement home in southwest Ottawa for women living with dementia that also offers respite care.

02/12/2026

Are you cheering on Team Canada? Shannon Lovelace, our Team Leader for Finance & Payroll sure is.

Where are you watching the game today? Any predictions?

02/05/2026

We are hiring RPNs. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your scope of practice in an environment that supports your life, Carefor provides training, ongoing support, flexibility and the HOOPP Pension Plan.

To see how home care and Carefor could be the right move for you visit: https://f.mtr.cool/gdxxesmycr

Full and part-time opportunities available.