Job posting reference number: Grove CUPE 2026-36
The Grove Nursing Home is located in the Town of Arnprior, less than 30 minutes northwest of Ottawa. Arnprior Regional Health is known to be a progressive and innovative multi-site organization which has been awarded and recognized for efforts to improve the workplace in ways that contribute to quality of work-life and high quality of the care for our community. We are an accredited organization with exemplary standing and HOOPP affiliated.
The Support Services Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing daily operations in both Food & Environmental Services to ensure a safe, efficient, and resident-focused environment. It includes daily check-ins with staff, conducting routine audits, managing supplies and equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position also involves addressing resident needs and concerns, supporting new admissions, coordinating services like catering and laundry, and maintaining cleanliness and infection control protocols throughout the facility.
Position: Support Services Lead Hand
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Schedule: Days/Evenings/Weekends [7.5 hr shifts]
Department: Food and Environmental Services -Grove
Hourly Rate: $22.88 – $25.37 (Rate effective:9-Oct-25)
Posting Date: June 1, 2026
Closing Date: June 8, 2026
Duties to Commence: June 2026
Affiliation: CUPE Local 2704
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 education
- Certificate in Housekeeping Management for Health Care Institutions preferred (or related experience)
- Housekeeping and Dietary experience in a long-term care/ health care facility is preferred
- Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the position
- Current knowledge and experience with PIDAC infection control standards required
- Proficient with technology, with strong data entry skills and the ability to handle a variety of administrative tasks efficiently preferred
- Ability to train others in the correct use of equipment and products
- Ability to communicate effectively, ability to understand, interpret and carry out written and verbal instructions, good organizational and time management skills
- Excellent team management/leadership skills required
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must do the following:
- Apply in writing to Human Resources by email at: [email protected] no later than the posted closing date
- Ensure you quote the Job Posting Reference Number above in your application
- Clearly indicate in your application how you meet the qualifications for this position
ARH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 623-3166.
