Overview
What Makes this Position so Exciting?
In this exciting staffing model, Guaranteed HISH CSWs will have guaranteed & consistent hours of work , week over week and have the opportunity to be a respected member of a larger healthcare team striving to provide high quality patient care and positive transition experience for both the patient and their caregivers.
The hours of work will be 7, 12-hour shifts within a 2-week rotation inclusive of weekends :
Two-week Rotation
Mon / Tues / Sat / Sun
0800 - 2000 hrs
Wed / Thurs / Fri
0800 - 2000 hrs
This is an equivalent of seventy-seven (77) hours per bi-weekly pay period!
We are looking for Community Support Workers (CSWs) to help us bring wrap-around patient-centered care to the Northumberland Region .
Are you someone we should meet?
What We Offer
- Guaranteed 77 hours bi-weekly pay
- Competitive wage grid $20.96 to $23.20 per hour
- PAID MILEAGE at 0.45 per / km
- A special $500 to $750 bonus for signing with CarePartners
- 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
- 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
Contributing as a valued member of the interdisciplinary care teamAssisting 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 practicesProviding patient status reports and participate in patient / family care planning meetingsWhat 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 teamExperience working with patients with significant and complex care needs such as dementia and mental healthA valid driver’s license and vehicle for which you are insuredCommunity Support Worker (e.g.) Personal Support Worker, Internationally Trained Nurse, Health Care Aid, Developmental Support Worker, Home Support Worker, or completion of first year Nursing program with preference given to those with a PSW certificate and / or equivalencyTo protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, and a clear background checkCarePartners 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.