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RhynoCare; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 77 hours bi-weekly

Paid mileage 0.45 per km

Sign-on bonus $500–$750

Health & dental benefits

Employee assistance program

Continuing education opportunities

Mentoring and training

Job summary

CarePartners is seeking compassionate Community Support Workers (CSWs) to join the HISH program in the Haliburton region. You will assist with daily living, meals, and home safety while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure wrap-around, patient-centered care.

The role offers guaranteed 77 hours bi-weekly, a competitive wage, paid mileage, a signing bonus, orientation, mentoring, and access to benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with daily living activities and personal care.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Current vulnerable sector check screening and clear background.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily living activities, personal care, meal prep.
• Support safe transfers, home safety, and environment.
• Provide status reports and participate in care planning meetings.

Skills

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Independent worker

Patient care

Education

PSW certificate or equivalency

Tools

Driver's license and insured vehicle

Job description

CarePartners has embarked on a new program in partnership with the Ontario Health at Home (OH@Home) Central East (Durham Region) and we are looking for Community Support Workers (CSWs) to work within the High Intensity Supports at Home (HISH) program. These skilled CSWs will work with patients and their families to support care while patients transition through the healthcare system. The HISH program focuses in Wrap-Around Care so that all team members (including Nursing Therapy, Personal Support, Social Work and Community Support Services, are working cohesively to meet the needs of the patient. These PSWs will receive additional training and certification in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA).

What Makes this Position so Exciting?

In this exciting staffing model, Guaranteed HISH CSWs will have guaranteed & consistent hours of work, week over week and have the opportunity to be a respected member of a larger healthcare team striving to provide high quality patient care and positive transition experience for both the patient and their caregivers.

The hours of work will be 7, 12-hour shifts within a 2-week rotation inclusive of weekends:

Two-week Rotation

Mon/Tues/Sat/Sun

0800 - 2000 hrs

Wed/Thurs/Fri

0800 - 2000 hrs

This is an equivalent of seventy-seven (77) hours per bi-weekly pay period!

We are looking for Community Support Workers (CSWs) to help us bring wrap-around patient-centered care to the Haliburton Region. Are you someone we should meet?

What We Offer

• Guaranteed 77 hours bi-weekly pay
• Competitive wage grid $20.96 to $23.20 per hour
• PAID MILEAGE at 0.45 per/km
• A special $500 to $750 bonus for signing with CarePartners
• 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
• Opportunities for continuing education and training
• Hands on mentoring and leadership support
• Opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare services

What The Role Involves

• Contributing as a valued member of the interdisciplinary care team
• 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
• Providing patient status reports and participate in patient/family care planning meetings

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
• Experience working with patients with significant and complex care needs such as dementia and mental health
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle for which you are insured
• Community Support Worker ( Personal Support Worker, Internationally Trained Nurse, Health Care Aid, Developmental Support Worker, Home Support Worker, or completion of first year Nursing program with preference given to those with a PSW certificate and/or equivalency
• To protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, and 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.

CarePartners uses iCIMs as part of our recruitment and hiring process. While we incorporate select Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to enhance process efficiency, we remain committed to human-led decision making. All AI-generated outputs are subject to human review to ensure accuracy and fairness.

This job posting is available due to an existing vacancy.

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