Personal Support Worker (PSW) - IPSS

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

Job summary

A home health care service provider in Oxford County is seeking experienced Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to support patient care in home and community settings. In this role, you'll assist with daily living activities, promote patient independence, and provide a safe environment. Candidates should have a valid PSW certificate, 2+ years of experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive wages and various benefits, including a signing bonus and paid travel expenses, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wage grid $20.96 to $23.20 per hour

$750 signing bonus

Paid mileage at $0.45 per km

Paid orientation and mentoring

Health & dental benefits

Flexible hours and varied assignments

Qualifications

• Strong desire to make a difference in patients' lives.
• Availability to work non-traditional hours.
• Current vulnerable sector check screening.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily living activities and personal care.
• Promoting a safe environment through proper techniques.
• Providing cognitive, social, and emotional support.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

2+ years of PSW experience

Education

Valid certificate as a Personal Support Worker

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.

This role is part of our Intensive Personal Support Services (IPSS) and supports patients coming out of hospital while they are in transition to home care. The patients seen are typically complex and the care plan decreases in frequency as they transition to community PSW care.

We are looking for experienced Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to help us bring patient and family-centered care to in patients in the Oxford County area. Are you someone we should meet?

Hours of work are 0800-2000 (12-hour shifts), 75 guaranteed hours in a bi-weekly rotation.

Must be available to travel throughout Oxford County.

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 at 0.45 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 and vehicle
• Valid certificate as a Personal Support Worker, Internationally Trained Nurse, Health Care Aide, Developmental Support Worker
• As the IPSS program supports with high intensity patients, this position requires 2 plus years of PSW or experience, Community experience is preferred.
• 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.