Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Full Time
- Kapuskasing, ON, Canada
Competitive wage grid $20.96 to $23.20 per hour · Full-time
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- Competitive wage grid $20.96 to $23.20 per hour
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original 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.
We are looking for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to help us bring patient and family-centered care to in patients in the Kapuskasing area. Are you someone we should meet?
This position requires the following availability: schedule cannot be modified.
Monday700-1700 Saturday600-1600Tuesday off Wednesday 700-1700Sunday 600-1600Thursday 700-1700 Friday700-1700What 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 service
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 (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
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.
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Responsibilities
The Personal Support Worker will assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, household tasks, and medication assistance. They are also responsible for providing emotional support and ensuring a safe environment through proper transfer techniques and home safety practices.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Personal Support Worker certificate or equivalent qualification and possess a valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle. A clear background check and vulnerable sector screening are mandatory for this position.
Skills
- Personal care
- Patient support
- Safe transfer techniques
- Body mechanics
- Medication assistance
- Meal preparation
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Home safety
- Emotional support
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Signing bonus
- Paid mileage
- Paid orientation
- Hands-on mentoring
- Group discounts
- Health and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education and training
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Home health care
- Patient care
- Respite care
- Medication assistance
- Body mechanics
- Transfer techniques
- Vulnerable sector check
- Background check
- Healthcare
- Community care
- Nursing support
- Personal care
- Meal preparation
- Driver's license
- CarePartners
- Clinical support