Our Services

Long-Term Care and Retirement Home Staffing

Reliable healthcare staffing support for long-term care and retirement homes.

At Priority Healthcare, we provide dependable staffing solutions for long-term care and retirement homes that support resident well-being, regulatory compliance, and continuity of care. Our experienced nurses and support staff work alongside facility teams to maintain safe, consistent, and person-centred care environments.

We understand the operational and staffing pressures faced by long-term care and retirement communities. Our role is to provide qualified healthcare professionals who integrate seamlessly into your care model and support your residents with professionalism and compassion.

Staffing support designed for long-term care environments

Long-term care and retirement homes require staffing partners who understand resident acuity, evolving care needs, and regulatory standards. Staffing gaps, sick calls, and increased care demands can place strain on internal teams and impact the quality of care.

Our long-term care staffing services are designed to relieve that pressure by supplying experienced caregivers who are prepared to work within established care plans, policies, and interdisciplinary teams.

Staff qualifications and compliance standards

  • Valid professional licence, where applicable
  • Background and reference checks
  • Current immunizations and health clearances
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • A thorough interview was conducted by our in-house team
  • Participation in ongoing training and education
  • Coverage under Workplace Safety Insurance Board

Healthcare professionals for long-term care and retirement homes

We provide access to a broad range of qualified healthcare professionals experienced in long-term care and retirement settings, including:

  • Registered Nurses

  • Registered Practical Nurses

  • Personal Support Workers

  • Resident Support Workers

  • Resident Care Aides

  • Housekeeping Aides

    • Each professional is screened to ensure suitability for resident-focused care environments.

    What sets Priority Healthcare apart in long-term care staffing

    Thorough screening and onboarding

    All healthcare professionals complete a rigorous onboarding process that includes credential verification, background checks, health clearances, and role-specific assessments before placement.

    Experienced and compassionate caregivers

    Our nurses and support staff are selected for both clinical competence and their ability to provide respectful, resident-centred care in long-term and retirement home settings.

    Extensive national roster

    With access to more than 5,000 healthcare professionals, we are equipped to support long-Term care and retirement homes with diverse and evolving staffing needs across multiple specialties.

    Short-notice staffing support

    We work with long-term care and retirement facilities to provide staffing support on short notice, helping maintain continuity of care during unexpected absences or periods of increased demand.

    Ongoing performance monitoring

    Our staff participates in regular performance evaluations that incorporate feedback from our facility partners. This ensures service quality remains consistent and responsive to resident needs.

    Diverse and inclusive care teams

    Our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve and is trained in diversity awareness and respectful care practices.

    A trusted staffing partner for long-term care and retirement homes

    Long-term care and retirement homes require staffing partners who understand the importance of consistency, compassion, and compliance. Our role extends beyond filling shifts. We support facilities in maintaining stable staffing, reducing overtime pressures, and delivering high-quality care to residents.
    Whether you require short-term coverage or ongoing staffing support, our team is ready to assist.

    Get in touch with our long-term care staffing team

    If your long-term care or retirement home is seeking reliable healthcare professionals supported by a rigorous onboarding process and responsive scheduling, Priority Healthcare is here to help.

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    Priority Healthcare supports more than 200 long-term care and retirement homes across Canada and offers staffing solutions tailored to the LTC setting.

    Yes. We provide rapid backfill, outbreak coverage, vacation coverage, and long-term vacancy support to help homes maintain safe staffing levels.

    Yes. Many of our clinicians have specific experience and training in dementia care, responsive behaviours, palliative care, and restorative care typical in LTC settings.

    Yes. We support single shifts, short-term assignments, and extended placements depending on the home’s needs.

    We build custom care teams by matching clinical skills, experience, language needs, and preferred shift patterns to the home’s resident population and operational requirements.