Benefits
Common areas, hallways, break rooms, and eighty CHSLD bedrooms are air conditioned. The Wales intends to install air cooling in the rest of the sleeping quarters in the coming years.
Free coffee is available for employees in the break rooms.
Planetree's person-centred care philosophy extends to employees, and the Wales does its best to equip staff members with the tools to succeed both personally and professionaly.
CHSLD Wales offers competitive salaries that match those of the public sector.
The Wales offers an advantageous pension plan wherein employee contributions are matched.
CHSLD Wales offers an Employee Assistance Program.
Full-time employees are granted two personal days that can be requested at the employee's discretion.
The Wales has ample free outdoor parking spots close to the building.
The Wales boasts three employee breakrooms and numerous outdoor spaces, including a covered seating area between the petting zoo and the pond, a dining pavilion, a lounge area, and a Therapeutic Garden.
Excellent on-the-job training sessions are offered by qualified professionals on a continuous basis.
Full-time employees are granted six paid sick days.
The Wales offers professional development opportunities on-site, including sessions that contribute to nursing license hours.
External training sessions that have been pre-approved by the Executive Director or Health Services Director will bre reimbursed.
Schedules are posted in six-week increments to afford employees sufficient time to plan accordingly.
The Wales's Social Committee organizes various activities, parties, and clubs for employees.
Employees working in the CHSLD are entitled to 4 weeks of vacation after one year of service.Employees working in the RPA-RI are entitled to 3 weeks of vaacation after one year of service
Employees are recognized for their work at several milestone years of service.
Learn more about Résidence & CHSLD Wales inc.
Are you currently looking for a job in a seniors’ residence or CHSLD? If so, the Wales is a great place for you! The Résidence Wales Home and CHSLD Wales Inc. is a private, not-for-profit seniors’ residence and long-term care facility that can accommodate over 200 residents. The Wales provides a continuum of care for residents across the service spectrum, from seniors who are completely autonomous to those requiring specialized long-term care. The CHSLD Wales also has two specific micro-milieu units for residents suffering from various forms of dementia.
Located in rural Cleveland, in the Eastern Townships, the Wales is situated in a beautiful country setting that provides gorgeous views year-round. There is ample outdoor space for employees to take their breaks or spend time with residents, including a covered seating area beside the petting zoo and the pond, an outdoor dining pavilion, a lounge area, and a Therapeutic Garden with gazebo.
The Wales prides itself on its “milieu de vie”-focused care. In October 2018, the Wales Home and CHSLD Wales received Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care from Planetree International. This award recognizes the superior level of person-centered care that Wales employees deliver to their residents daily. The Wales is one of eighty-two Gold-Certified healthcare facilities worldwide, and one of only four in Canada. The CHSLD Wales is the only gold-certified long-term care facility in Québec.
Along with a peaceful country setting and a friendly work environment, the Wales also offers competitive salaries. In August 2017, the CHSLD Wales signed a fifteen-year agreement with the provincial Government to fund its eighty-four beds. This contract has since been expanded to ninety-six beds to accommodate the CHSLD Wales's recent expansion to its Norton Wing. With this funding, the Wales can provide salaries that match those of the public sector. Along with higher wages, the Wales Home has an excellent pension plan, as well as quality on-the-job training by qualified professionals. As the Wales is the designated facility for Anglophone seniors in the province of Québec, working at the Wales also provides an excellent opportunity to learn or improve one’s English.