Community Health Worker

**Community Health Worker**

Are you interested in starting a rewarding career in healthcare?

Bayshore Healthcare is a Canadian owned and operated company with over 18,500 employees across the nation and possess over 50+ years in the home health industry. We are interested in investing in those who want to be a part of their community and help those who need support with day-to-day living through our Community Health Worker team.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) support clients in the community to live independently in their own home. CHWs work with clients who require assistance with daily activities including bathing, dressing, personal care, mobility, and meal preparation. Without the support of the CHW, these individuals may no longer be able to live in their own home.

**This position currently qualifies for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement after your training has been completed.**

A Day in the Life of A Community Health Worker- With an assigned client caseload, the CHW travels to clients’ home to provide the required assistance.
- Personal care - Assisting with bathing, showering, toileting
- Dressing and putting on shoes, brushing hair, teeth, shaving
- Assisting with use of walkers and canes, transfers from bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet
- Meal planning, safe food preparation and storage, feeding
- Basic home maintenance and housekeeping
- Socializing and companionship for those in need of emotional support
- CHWs may see up to 10-12 clients in a day

You will also need to (have)- Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license (G or G2)
- A willingness to work every other weekend
- Support Bayshore’s commitment to a high quality, safe, environment
- Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire
- Ability to satisfy a reference check
- A passion for making a difference in your community
- Live in the community you will be servicing

If the following sounds like you, then we would like you to join our CHW team- I enjoy interacting with elderly populations and people with disabilities
- I am a good listener, and I can also communicate well, both written and verbally
- I enjoy being busy and working independently
- I can maintain my positive attitude while dealing with frustrating and challenging situations
- I have previous personal and/or volunteer experience, providing compassionate care and support to others in need (children, seniors, neighbors, etc.)
- We also want people who have personal experience providing care and support to others, and those from Retail, Hospitality, or the Service Industries

Why join our team?- Full-time, Part-time, and Casual roles available
- Work independently and within your community
- Company-paid work device
- Paid travel reimbursement
- Competitive compensation including paid training, competitive wages, and benefits
- Ability to participate in company’s RRSP
- One on one patient care
- Continuous learning and training opportunities

If you are interested in learning more, please respond to this advertisement with an updated resume

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Bayshore Healthcare Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Bayshore Home Healthcare hiring process.

Job Qualification

You will also need to (have)
- Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license (G or G2)
- A willingness to work every other weekend
- Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire
- Ability to satisfy a reference check
- A passion for making a difference in your community
- Live in the community you will be servicing
- Bayshore is in_ _compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code._