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Train with us to become a Community Health Worker!

Bayshore will provide paid training followed by a guaranteed paid position in Waterloo Region upon successful completion of training/field placement. Graduating students will obtain a Community Health Care Certificate.

Location:  Kitchener (in person classes – COVID Safety Protocols in place

Duration: 6 weeks (3 weeks in class, 3 weeks in a clinical placement)

Cost / Program fee:  Free - You even get paid to be trained!

Rate of Pay: $15 per hour while in training / $17.17 per hour once you are out in the community providing direct care + travel money (once graduated and employed with own caseloads)

Qualifications / Eligibility

• Looking for candidates who are caring, kind, compassionate, dedicated, reliable, accountable and have a passion/interest to work in Healthcare Sector
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in either English or French
• Valid Drivers license and own vehicle (cannot rely on public transportation)
• Ability to work full-time split shifts 7am-1pm and 4pm-10pm Monday to Friday plus every other weekend on rotation.
• Clear vulnerable sector check
• Negative TB test
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

Here's an example of what the job would entail once you are graduated:

Community Health Worker Job Posting

Kitchener / Waterloo / Cambridge

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide homemaking support according to the established care plan and ensuring that on an ongoing basis, the comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent; care must be within the scope of practice of an In Home Caregiver (IHC).
• Provide personal care as indicated on client care plan and approved by Supervisor.
• Complete light house cleaning, wash dishes or laundry, make beds, sweep and mop the floor, dust and vacuum, remove garbage and complete other duties as approved.
• Prepare meals as described in the care plan.
• Observe client conditions and report unusual events or changes in condition.
• Understand and implement infection prevention practices.
• Maintain client records and documentation as required.
• Competence in Samsung or Android device use and functionality, enter accurate data.
• Maintain confidentiality of the electronic information, securing Samsung or Android device and use of password.
• Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping the company's

Quality Management System

• Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discuss only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
• Complete other tasks as requested.

How to Apply for this amazing opportunity:

Click on “Apply Now” button below or send your keen interest and resume to: employmentontario@regionofwaterloo.ca

Please add “Bayshore Training” to the subject line as we have multiple employers / positions posted. 

Thank you and good luck!

JD: Jen F / FAC: Shannon G