Home Support Worker (Hsw)

Overview

Our next course intake dates are:

• October 3, 2023
• November 21, 2023
• October 31, 2023
• August 29, 2023

This course consists of virtual and in-person training. The following is required for attendance in the program:

• A laptop or device that has a webcam and is compatible with Microsoft Teams (CarePartners equipment will be available to attend training upon request)
• Internet access

What We Offer

Competitive Wages, Incentives and Perks

• Total rewards program which includes health & dental benefits
• Competitive wage starting at $19.91 per hour
• PAID MILEAGE at 0.45 per/km PLUS travel time
• Paid orientation and 24 hours of preceptorship from an experienced PSW
• A special $500 bonus for signing with CarePartners
• Hands on mentoring and leadership support
• Flexible hours and a variety of assignments
• Opportunities for continuing education and training
• Access to group discounts, including exclusive discounts from various retailers
• Opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare services
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members
• 9 days of Full Time PAID virtual training (Monday to Friday)
• 3 days of PAID hands-on skills training with an educator

What The Role Involves

CarePartners HSWs provide professional, compassionate care in homes and residences in the community. HSWs assist with activities of daily living, allowing patients and families to live life to the fullest with dignity and independence:

• Dressing
• Bathing, showering, personal hygiene
• Light housekeeping
• Transferring/repositioning
• Socializing and companionship
• Meal preparation
• Bowel/bladder care

What You Bring

• To protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, a clear background check and proof of COVID 19 vaccination*
• A caring nature and willingness to help others through excellent customer service
• A desire to support your community and enhance someone’s quality of life
• Ability to attend the full training program

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.