Enhanced Personal Support Worker - eHomeCare Program

CarePartners; Goderich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive organization dedicated to enhancing patient care in the Goderich area. As an Enhanced Personal Support Worker, you will provide essential support to patients, helping them with daily living activities and complex care needs. This role emphasizes collaboration with trained nurses using innovative technology, ensuring high-quality care. You will enjoy competitive wages, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive training. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to work in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive wage grid

Sign-on Bonus

Paid orientation

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education opportunities

Hands-on mentoring

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to improving patient lives with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Valid PSW certificate or enrollment in a Nursing program required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care and support to patients in their homes.
• Communicate directly with nurses via technology during shifts.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Palliative Care

Complex Care

Education

Certificate as a Personal Support Worker

Enrollment in Nursing Program

Internationally Trained Nurse

Tools

eHomeCare Platform

Laptop/Tablet

Smartphone

Job description

Who We Are

CarePartners is now hiring Enhanced Personal Support Workers in the Goderich and surrounding areas!

1:1 with a patient!

Sign-on Bonus - $750

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, through our 24 locations and 22 nursing clinics. CarePartners is proud of its commitment to quality, relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience, promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture, and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario.

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

Overview

As a progressive and creative organization, CarePartners is proud to be a leader in developing innovative programs. One of our spotlight programs is the eHomeCare Program. This is an innovative provincial program that is unique to home care and includes oversight of the patient through a virtual care platform.

We are looking for energetic and dedicated Personal Support Workers to help patients in our community with activities of daily living. You will help provide palliative and complex care, and stable pediatric care for children with complex needs. You will provide care to patients in their own homes, working collaboratively with specially trained nurses who will assist you through supportive technology. CarePartners will provide education specific to eHomeCare, as well as a comprehensive, fully paid orientation.

This is a permanent position.

Hours of work will be overnights 11 PM - 7 AM shifts are inclusive of weekdays and a rotation of weekends.

What We Offer

Competitive Wages, Incentives and Perks

• Competitive wage grid $20.96 to $23.20 per hour
• A special $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

• Delivering care and support to patients and their families in their home
• Providing quality, integrated care through direct communication between a nurse via laptop/tablet and the eHomeCare Support Worker via smartphone throughout their shift

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, or enrollment in a Nursing program
• To protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, a clear background check

New Ontario PSW grads may be eligible to receive a $10,000 bonus

* From an approved PSW program in Ontario (on or after April 1, 2024)

** in exchange for a commitment to work with us in a Full-Time position for 12 months, payable at 6 months and 12 months

and an additional $10,000 relocation bonus

*** when relocating to rural, remote or northern area and committing to working with us for 12 months, payable at start and 6 months

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.