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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
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 patients in the Port Elgin and surrounding 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 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, and 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 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, or enrollment in a Nursing 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; accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process. #J-18808-LjbffrApply safely
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