Enhanced Personal Support Worker - eHomeCare Program

CarePartners; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health care provider is seeking Enhanced Palliative Personal Support Workers in Kitchener to deliver 1:1 care for patients. Responsibilities include providing palliative and complex care, working with nurses through a virtual care platform. Requires a valid PSW certificate or equivalent. New grads may receive bonuses up to $20,000 and relocation bonuses. Full-time with 12-hour overnight shifts including weekends.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus - $750

Potential $10,000 bonus for new PSW grads

Relocation bonus available

Qualifications

• Commitment to making a difference in patients' lives.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle required.
• Current vulnerable sector check screening.

Responsibilities

• Delivering care and support to patients and families in their home.
• Providing integrated care through direct nurse communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Availability for non-traditional hours

Education

Valid certificate as a Personal Support Worker

Completed 1st year in a Nursing program

Job description

Who We Are

CarePartners is now hiring Enhanced Palliative Personal Support Workers in the Waterloo Wellington area!

12 hour shifts 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.

Hours of work will be overnights 8 pm - 8 am Monday-Friday including a rotation of weekends.

What We Offer

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

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 Aide, Developmental Support Worker, or completed 1st year 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)

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.