Enhanced Personal Support Worker - eHomeCare Program

CarePartners; Stratford; On-site; CAD 28,874 - 31,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage grid

Signing bonus of $750

Paid orientation

Health and dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for continuing education and training

Mentoring and leadership support

Job summary

CarePartners in Stratford, Ontario is seeking Personal Support Workers to provide essential home health services to patients. This role involves delivering care, working collaboratively with nurses, and utilizing technology for communication. Candidates should be dedicated and capable of working non-traditional hours, such as evenings and weekends.

The position offers competitive hourly wages from $20.96 to $23.20, a signing bonus of $750, paid orientation, and additional perks including health and dental benefits. CarePartners is committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to make a difference in patients' lives.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for patient care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care and support to patients and families in their homes.
• Provide quality care through communication with a nurse via technology.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent and team work

Availability for non-traditional hours

Desire to make a difference

Education

Valid Personal Support Worker certificate

Enrollment in a Nursing program

Job description

Who We Are

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 24 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.

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.CarePartnerswill provide education specific toeHomeCare, as well as a comprehensive, fully paid orientation.

This is a permanent position in our Huron Perth Counties.

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 bonusfor 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 theeHomeCareSupport 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

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.

Artificial Intelligence

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.