Personal Support Worker (PSW)

CarePartners; Burlington; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $750

Mileage paid 0.45/km + travel time

Orientation and mentoring

Job summary

CarePartners in Burlington, ON is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to help deliver patient- and family-centered home care. You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, medication assistance, and support independence under supervision.

We offer competitive wages from $20.96 to $23.20 per hour, a $750 signing bonus, mileage paid at 0.45/km plus travel time, orientation and mentoring, group discounts, and flexible hours across assignments.

Qualifications

• PSW certificate or enrollment in nursing program is required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are needed.
• Background check and vulnerable sector screen are required.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide medication assistance and home safety support.
• Promote independence and wellbeing under supervision.
• Support cognitive, social, and emotional needs of patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

PSW certificate or Nursing program enrollment

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

Are you proud to contribute your skills to delivering quality health care? PSWs 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 Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to help us bring patient and family-centered care to in patients in the Burlington, ON area. Are you someone we should meet?

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 MILEAGE at0.45 per/kmPLUS travel time
• 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
• 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

• Assisting with daily living activities, such as personal care (rise and retire), assistance with household tasks, respite care, medication assistance, special functions
• Promoting a safe environment by demonstrating proper body mechanics, safe transfer techniques, and home safety
• Providing cognitive, social and/or emotional support to the patient
• Preparing nutritious, varied and economical meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan, using proper food preparation, storage, and hygiene practices.

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 (G or G2 Classification), access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance
• Valid certificate as a Personal Support Worker, Internationally Trained Nurse, Health Care Aid, Developmental Support Worker, Home 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.