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Enhanced Personal Support Worker - eHomeCare Program

CarePartners - 496 Jobs
Tillsonburg, ON
Entry Level
Posted 14 days ago
Overview As a progressive and creative organization, CarePartners is proud to be a leader in developing innovative programs. One of our spotlight programs is the eHomeCare Program. This is an innovative provincial program that is unique to home care and includes oversight of the patient through a virtual care platform. We are looking for energetic and dedicated Personal Support Workers to help patients in our community, with activities of daily living. You will help provide palliative and complex care, and stable pediatric care for children with complex needs. You will provide care to patients in their own homes, working collaboratively with specially trained nurses who will assist you through supportive technology. CarePartners will provide education specific to eHomeCare, as well as a comprehensive, fully paid orientation.Position will include overnights and hours of work will be varied. What We Offer Competitive Wages, Incentives and PerksCompetitive wage grid $20.43 to $22.61 per hour Opportunity for guaranteed hours regardless of patient loadAn additional 50 cent premium for hours providing direct patient careA special $750 bonus for signing with CarePartnersPAID MILEAGE at 45 per/km PLUS travel timePaid orientation and hands-on mentoring from experienced, caring staffAccess to group discounts, including exclusive discounts from various retailers Total rewards program which includes health & dental benefitsA robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family membersTechnology and communication tools to enable integrated work with the nurseOpportunities for continuing education and trainingHands on mentoring and leadership supportOpportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare services What The Role Involves Delivering care and support to patients and their families in their homeProviding quality, integrated care through direct communication between a nurse via laptop/tablet and the eHomeCare Support Worker via smartphone throughout their shift What You Bring A strong desire and commitment to making a difference in the lives of their patientsPassion for providing holistic, sensitive, individualized care to patients at end of lifeExperience with providing care to patients in their own homes (considered an asset)Ability to work independently and take direction and feedback effectivelyTechnological skills such as smartphones and virtual care delivery platformsExceptional interpersonal skillsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamAvailability to work non-traditional hours, such as 8-12 hour night shifts and alternate weekendsA valid driver's license and vehicleValid certificate as a Personal Support Worker or Internationally Trained Nurse 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.