Home Support Worker (HSW)

CarePartners; Kingston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking dedicated Home Support Workers to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will empower patients to maintain their independence by assisting with daily living activities, all while receiving comprehensive training and support. The organization offers competitive wages starting at $20.42 per hour, along with generous bonuses and perks, including paid training and flexible hours. If you have a caring nature and a desire to make a positive impact in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values quality care and continuous improvement in patient experiences.

Benefits

Paid Virtual Training

Paid Hands-on Skills Training

Paid Orientation

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Hours

Continuing Education Opportunities

Travel Reimbursement

Sign-on Bonus

Group Discounts

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required.
• Ability to attend full-time training program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities for independence.
• Provide compassionate care in home and community settings.

Skills

Customer Service

Compassionate Care

Time Management

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

Home Support Workers are an integral part of a health care team, and in this role, you will encourage, support, and promote independence for patients in home and community care settings by assisting with activities of daily living under the supervision of our Personal Support Manager.

We are looking for Home Support Workers (HSWs) to help us bring patient and family-centered care to patients in the Kingston area. Are you someone we should meet?

Our next course intake date is March 11th, 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
• A valid driver’s license (G or G2 Classification), access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance
• 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.