Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Job summary

A leading home health care provider in Ontario seeks Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to assist patients in their homes and community. The role involves supporting daily living activities and promoting patient independence under the supervision of a Personal Support Manager. Competitive wages, bonuses, and flexible hours offered.

Benefits

Competitive wage grid

$750 signing bonus

PAID MILEAGE at 0.45 per km

Flexible hours and variety of assignments

Total rewards program including health & dental benefits

Qualifications

• Strong desire to make a difference in patients' lives.
• Availability for non-traditional hours.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities like personal care and medication.
• Promote a safe environment with proper safety techniques.
• Provide cognitive and emotional support to patients.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Direct Support

Caregiving

Experience with Children

Education

Valid certificate as a Personal Support Worker

Job description

CarePartners is one of Ontarios largest accredited home health care providers providing nursing personal support therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72000 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

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 Ingersoll and surrounding areas. 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 bonus for signing with CarePartners
• PAID MILEAGE at 0.45 per / km PLUS 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 drivers 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

New Ontario PSW grads may be eligible to

• receive a $10000 bonus
• From an approved PSW program in Ontario (on or after April 1 2024)
• in exchange for a commitment to work with us position for 12 months payable at 6 months and 12 months must meet HFO eligibility and HFO eligibility status

and an additional $10000 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 weve 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 accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 20 - 23

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Personal Support Worker • Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada