Home Support Worker (HSW)

CarePartners; Havelock; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking dedicated Health Support Workers (HSWs) to provide compassionate care to patients in their homes and communities. This role involves assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping, ensuring that individuals maintain their dignity and independence. With a commitment to quality care, this organization offers competitive wages, extensive training, and numerous perks, including a signing bonus and flexible hours. Join a team that values community support and personal growth, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Paid Orientation

Health & Dental Benefits

Flexible Hours

Continuing Education Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Mileage

Group Discounts

Hands-on Mentoring

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring nature with a willingness to help others through excellent customer service.
• Ability to attend full-time training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, compassionate care in homes and residences.
• Assist with daily living activities to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Customer Service

Compassionate Care

Meal Preparation

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Teams

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 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

Our next course intake dates are:

• January 7, 2025
• January 28, 2025
• February 18, 2025

This course consists of virtual and in-person training. The following is required for attendance in the program:

• Internet access
• A laptop or device that has a webcam and is compatible with Microsoft Teams (CarePartners equipment will be available to attend training upon request)

What We Offer

Competitive Wages, Incentives and Perks

• 9 days of Full Time PAID virtual training (Monday to Friday)
• 3 days of PAID hands-on skills training with an educator
• Paid orientation and 24 hours of preceptorship from an experienced PSW
• Competitive wage starting at $20.42 per hour
• A special $500 bonus for signing with CarePartners
• PAID MILEAGE at 0.45 per/km PLUS travel time
• 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 volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare services

What The Role Involves

CarePartners HSWs provide professional, compassionate care in homes and residences in the community. HSWs assist with activities of daily living, allowing patients and families to live life to the fullest with dignity and independence:

• Bathing, showering, personal hygiene
• Dressing
• Meal preparation
• Transferring/repositioning
• Light housekeeping
• Bowel/bladder care
• Socializing and companionship

What You Bring

• A caring nature and willingness to help others through excellent customer service
• A desire to support your community and enhance someone’s quality of life
• Ability to attend the full time training program
• 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.