Employment & Volunteering
Employment Opportunities
The County of Elgin is a proud employer of many health care workers in the communities we serve. The County of Elgin is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals to apply for job postings as they become available.
The County of Elgin Homes and Senior Services is accepting applications for Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers in our three LTC Homes. To apply, complete the online application process found https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer's Making a Difference.
The County of Elgin homes host a thriving volunteer program comprised of many dedicated individuals making a difference in our communities. Volunteers assist in many diverse and rewarding areas of the home and contribute to the quality of life of the residents.
The County of Elgin Homes and Seniors Services are proud members of Volunteer Elgin.
All County of Elgin Homes Registered Volunteers receive a detailed orientation to the home along with an orientation specific to the area they will be working.
Volunteer Orientation Package County of Elgin Homes
County of Elgin Accessibility Policy
If you require further information please contact:
Tanya Noble
Manager of Programs and Therapy
Bobier Villa Elgin Manor Terrace Lodge
519 762-2417 519 631-0620 519 773-9205
To become a Registered County of Elgin Homes volunteer, all interested applicants must complete the following:
- Interview
- Application Form
- Volunteer Waiver
- Criminal Record Check
- Step 2 TB test
- Reference Check
- Orientation
The County of Elgin Homes are currently seeking Volunteers to fill the following Positions:
- Hair Salon Volunteer
- Pet Therapy Volunteer
- Pet Maintenance Assistant
- Wii Program Facilitator
- Gift Shop Clerk
- Volunteer Recruitment Assistant
- Special Event Volunteer
- Volunteer Reading Partner
- Volunteer Games Partner
- Volunteer Recreation Program Assistant
- Volunteer Craft Specialist
- Continuing Education Resident Partner NEW
- Tuck Shop Volunteer
- Clerical Volunteer
- Volunteer Mending
- Volunteer Golfing Assistant
- Fundraising Volunteer
- Adult Day Program Volunteer
- Seasonal Home Decor Volunteer
- Volunteer Visitor
- Horticulture Volunteer
- Resident Computer
- Assistant Physiotherapy Volunteer
- Volunteer Receptionist
Auxiliary
The Auxiliary is a self governed group of individuals who provide volunteer service, fundraising initiatives and special event programs for the residents of our three long-term care homes. Many Auxiliaries exist throughout our area, in hospitals and health care facilities as well as in communities across the Country. A separate entity to the home, they partner with the home to provide funds for special projects, needed equipment or special programming which enhance the resident’s quality of life.
The County of Elgin homes host a thriving Auxiliary in each of the long-term care homes; Bobier Villa, Elgin Manor and Terrace Lodge. The Auxiliaries meet one time per month in the home and gather collectively throughout the County of Elgin for annual events and meetings with other local Auxiliaries.
Tuck Shop
The Terrace Lodge and Elgin Manor Auxiliaries maintain a daily tuck shop, serving refreshments to the residents, visitors and staff daily from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. The Bobier Villa Auxiliary run a weekly afternoon Sunday tea from 2:00pm – 3:30pm.
Fundraising
Through successful fundraising the County of Elgin homes Auxiliaries have provided funds for many projects and initiatives throughout the homes.
Membership
The Auxiliary membership and volunteer roster is comprised of a variety of community groups, church organizations and individuals committed to serving others in their community and making a difference in the lives of residents living in long-term care.
If you are interested in becoming an Auxiliary member, Auxiliary volunteer, attending a meeting or would like more information.
