Program Instructor- Home Support Worker

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest, most reputable and well-established accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, home support, palliative, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages across urban and rural Ontario. We visit approximately 80,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, spread across 14 branches and 21 nursing clinics.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

We offer a competitive compensation program, tuition assistance, on-site training and professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. Come see how community health care can fit your lifestyle and career goals!

We are currently looking for someone to join our corporate team as a Home Support Worker - Program Instructor  The role is hybrid and has flexibility to work both remotely and  within Waterloo, ON office. There may be infrequent travel to offices within the province.

The HSW Program Instructor will deliver the HSW course materials in a classroom setting, within a customer focused environment. Through visionary leadership, expert clinical guidance and skilled collaboration, the HSW Program Instructor will work with internal and external partners to position CarePartners as a leader in the delivery of community-based support services in Ontario.

• Competitive salary
• Other employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Rewarding and meaningful work in healthcare

• Teaches HSW courses in accordance with approved course content and protocols.
• Coaches, guides and supports HSW participants throughout the delivery of course materials.
• Partners with the HSW Program Manager to assess and evaluate the quality of HSW course deliveryand the performance of graduates.
• Promotes a continuous quality improvement approach to customer service and education.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Modeling, upholding, and contributing to CarePartners core values of patient-focus, integrity, accountability, partnership, teamwork, transparency, respect and innovation.

• Current College of Nurses (CNO) Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with NO practice restrictions.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, preferably leading Personal Support Workers.
• Experience in providing adult education; minimum one year experience in a formal education role preferred
• Certificate in adult education or instruction considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective facilitator, mentor and preceptor.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, collaborate, and consult with others in an effective and respectful way.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Proven computer skills, including email, Microsoft office and work scheduling systems
• Current CPR Certification
• Regular travel throughout Ontario is required
• Able to work non-traditional hours
• Clear Background Check

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. 

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.