Job Description

Who We Are

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.

Working closely with the Human Resources Business Partners, the HR Summer Student will provide Administrative Support in relation to leave management activities. The HR Summer Student will attend meetings, prepare employee correspondence, facilitate the sending, tracking and filing of correspondence, update tracking spreadsheets & HRIS system data. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR student looking to gain hands-on HR experience while receiving mentorship from HR Business Partners and Managers.

This is a Temporary Full-Time position based out of our Waterloo office.

What We Offer

• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Rewarding and meaningful work in healthcare
• Hands on mentoring and leadership support
• Opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare services
• This position offers a competitive compensation grid, based on academic year level. The starting rate for this position will be $18.00.

What The Role Involves

• Works with HR Business Partners, Employee Services & Benefit team members to support leave management activities
• Updates and maintains tracking spreadsheets to ensure accuracy of information
• Attends meetings with the HR Business Partners to take notes and supports follow through on action items
• Drafts employee letters for HRBP review
• Facilitates the sending of registered mail and tracks status/delivery of mail
• Opens, sorts, dates and distributes incoming regular and electronic mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information internally
• Copy, record, distribute and files documents (in employee files, and electronically within the HRIS system)
• Answers telephone and electronic inquiries and relays telephone calls and messages
• Performs other duties as required

What You Bring

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a Human Resources college or university program and returning to school in September.
• Strong writing, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work effectively independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Solid computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail.
• Clear Criminal Record Check.

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based personal support, rehabilitation, therapy, nursing and palliative care across Ontario, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in nursing homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing 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.

Artificial Intelligence

CarePartners uses iCIMs as part of our recruitment and hiring process. While we incorporate select Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to enhance process efficiency, we remain committed to human-led decision making. All AI-generated outputs are subject to human review to ensure accuracy and fairness.

This job posting is available due to an existing vacancy.