CarePartners
Meaford, ON
Closed
This position has been closed and is no longer accepting applicants.
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. What We Offer Competitive Wages, Incentives and PerksCompetitive wage grid $20.43 to $22.61 per hourA special $750 bonus for signing with CarePartnersPAID MILEAGE at 0.45 per/km PLUS travel timePaid orientation and hands-on mentoring from experienced, caring staffAccess to group discounts, including exclusive discounts from various retailersTotal rewards program which includes health & dental benefitsA robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family membersFlexible hours and a variety of assignmentsOpportunities for continuing education and trainingHands on mentoring and leadership supportOpportunities 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 functionsPromoting a safe environment by demonstrating proper body mechanics, safe transfer techniques, and home safetyProviding cognitive, social and/or emotional support to the patientPreparing 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 patientsExceptional interpersonal skillsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamAvailability to work non-traditional hours, such as early morning, evenings, and alternate weekendsA valid driver's license and vehicleValid certificate as a Personal Support Worker, Internationally Trained Nurse, Health Care Aid, Developmental Support Worker, Home Support Worker, or enrollment in a Nursing programTo protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, a clear background check and proof of COVID 19 vaccination* 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.*CarePartners promotes and facilitates, as appropriate, the immunization of employees in order to provide a safe working environment for its employees, to deliver safe care to patients and to fulfill its commitment to evidence-based health promotion. In accordance with Public Health guidelines CarePartners has implemented safety protocols to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. All employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as directed by CarePartners and mandated by public health authorities. All new hires of CarePartners are required at this time to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in accordance with our policies and procedures.