Social Worker - High Intensity Support Program

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 22 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.

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

Join our High Intensity Supports at Home (HISH) program, delivering community-based care to patients transitioning from hospital or waiting in the community for long term care admission.

This is an exciting new hybrid opportunity! 

We are currently looking for someone in the Peterborough area to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Team in the role of Social Worker. We are actively expanding our therapy/rehabilitation program and are looking for professionals who want to be a part of this exciting growth. 

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!

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
• Flexible scheduling supporting employee work life balance
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
• Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team

• Professional assessment of patients in the community and in their homes
• Developing and maintaining an effective Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Ontario Health atHome
• Working with the patient on appropriate time-specific, measurable goals and outcomes in collaboration with the care team
• Working independently and as an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Provide assessment, intervention and discharge planning, within the scope of practice
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of Community Resources, including funding
• Providing active guidance for workplace Health and Safety
• Performing other duties as required

• Possess Master’s Degree (or equivalent) degree in Social Work from a recognized university
• Current, unrestricted license to practice with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Proven computer skills, including email, word processing, work scheduling systems
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to participate in effective treatment programs
• Provide one-on-one therapeutic support with clients
• Promotes independence of the client in the home and in the community
• A reliable vehicle for some regular travel
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Clear Background and Vulnerable Sector 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. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.