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Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Company:
CarePartners
Location:
Huron South, ON, N2R 0G5, Canada
Posted:
May 07, 2024
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Description:

Who We Are

Sign-on Bonus of $750

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest, most reputable and well-established accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, home support, palliative, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages across urban and rural Ontario. We visit approximately 80,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, spread across 14 branches and 21 nursing clinics.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.

Are you proud to contribute your skills to delivering quality health care? PSWs are an integral part of a health care team, and in this role, you will encourage, support, and promote independence for patients in home and community care settings by assisting with activities of daily living under the supervision of our Personal Support Manager.

We are looking for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to help us bring patient and family-centered care to in patients in the Renfrew area. Are you someone we should meet

What We Offer

Competitive Wages, Incentives and Perks

Competitive wage grid $20.43 to $22.61 per hour

A special $750 bonus for signing with CarePartners

PAID MILEAGE at 45 per/km PLUS travel time

Paid orientation and hands-on mentoring from experienced, caring staff

Access to group discounts, including exclusive discounts from various retailers

Total rewards program which includes health & dental benefits

A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members

Flexible hours and a variety of assignments

Opportunities for continuing education and training

Hands on mentoring and leadership support

Opportunities to voulenteer in countries with limited access to healthcare service

What The Role Involves

Assisting with daily living activities, such as personal care (rise and retire), assistance with household tasks, respite care, medication assistance, special functions

Promoting a safe environment by demonstrating proper body mechanics, safe transfer techniques, and home safety

Providing cognitive, social and/or emotional support to the patient

Preparing nutritious, varied and economical meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan, using proper food preparation, storage, and hygiene practices.

What You Bring

A strong desire and commitment to making a difference in the lives of their patients

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Availability to work non-traditional hours, such as early morning, evenings, and alternate weekends

A valid driver’s license and vehicle

Valid certificate as a Personal Support Worker, Internationally Trained Nurse, Health Care Aid, Developmental Support Worker, Home Support Worker, or enrollment in a Nursing program

To protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, a clear background check

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.

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