Personal Support Workers

ParaMed Home Health Care is the place to be offering our employees autonomy and independence in their work, flexible and accommodating schedules, training and skills development and career advancement opportunities.  Our employees provide their clients with holistic care - where you are a caregiver, teacher, leader, therapist and friend.  Experience diversity and life long learning – where the skills that you learn contribute to making you a confident and accomplished practitioner.  Choose ParaMed for support, where we’ll provide you with orientation, mentorship and ongoing training.  If you share these same goals and values, let's talk - we'd love to have you on our team!

We are currently looking for Personal Support Workers.

In a home care setting you will assist clients with routine activities of daily living and personal care. You will be responsible to provide home care to clients in the areas of:

Quality of Life: Relieving caregivers, teaching clients how to live independently, advocating for client independence, encouraging clients to try things to increase independence, playing games, talking, reading.

Activities of Daily Living: Waking clients up, bathing and grooming, dressing, assisting with medication, toileting, shopping and meal preparation, eating, housekeeping and laundry, monitoring client status, ambulation and transporting client(s).

Qualifications Required:
-Completion of the Personal Support Worker program
-Valid First Aid and CPR certification

Candidates successful in obtaining employment will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening valid within six (6) months of start date, as well as proof of TB Mantoux skin test completed within twelve (12) months of start date.

Interested applicants can apply online at www.homecarejobs.ca 

or submit resumes to HEns@paramed.com.
 To learn more about ParaMed’s services visit www.paramed.com

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.

Paving Stone Labourer

Established Paving Stone Company is hiring full time seasonal person.  Experience in raking, laying, cutting is a must.  Driver's licence required.

Position is physically demanding and requires the successful applicant to be able to lift and carry heavy loads, tolerate long days and adverse weather;  attention to detail, communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work successfully in a team are all assets.

Position available approximately April 1 2014.  Please reply with a resume detailing experience to:

ldawdy@communityemploymentchoices.ca

CUSTOMER ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE (DOWLER KARN)

Position: Customer Account Representative

Location: Chatham / Windsor Territory (Based out of Chatham Branch)

Description:

Dowler-Karn Limited, a leading Southwestern Ontario propane and fuel distributor, has an immediate opening for a permanent, fulltime Customer Account Representative for its Chatham/ Windsor territory. Working closely with our Branch Managers, Marketing Manager, and other key industry and community partners, the successful candidate will be tackling sales leads, following up on referrals, and implementing strategic company programs for new business. In addition, The Representative will work closely with our service and customer service staff to ensure that we continue to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse range of customers. The position will be based out of our modern Chatham facility with responsibilities for this branch territory in addition to assisting our Windsor branch customers to the southwest.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will possess strong organizational and business related skills, and will be tasked with promoting a multi-product line in a growing but established market. Qualified candidates must be self-directed and possess excellent time management skills as well as strong communication and customer service abilities. Sales experience with some rural or agricultural exposure would be beneficial. The ability to communicate effectively with customers and peers is essential, as are strong negotiating skills.
Familiarity with propane, fuels and lubricants along with knowledge of the industry’s regulatory and safety requirements would be beneficial. Industry specific or technical expertise would be preferred but can be trained. A G-2 (Gas Technician) license would be considered an asset.
Some degree of computer proficiency is also necessary, as is a willingness to work in both office and, more often, external environments. By extension, a clean driving record is a necessity.
Good customer service and communication skills are required, as is a willingness to work flexible hours. Hours of work are based on the needs of the business in relation to the hours of branch operation, customer specific needs, and seasonal variations. As well, on an as needed basis, you may be required to attend evening or weekend industry, charity or community functions / events on behalf of the company.

Dowler-Karn Limited places great importance on serving our employees and customers. As a successful family run business that has been in operation for over 70 years, Dowler-Karn operates based on the core values of service, integrity, and community responsibility. We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package and vehicle allowance, when applicable.

To Apply:

Interested applicants are directed to submit a resume and covering letter to HR@dowlerkarn.com. The deadline for consideration is Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Please reference the position that you are applying for

LICENSED SERVICE TECHNICIAN - GAS FITTER (DOWLER KARN)

Position: Licensed Service Technician – Gas Fitter

Location: Chatham

Description: Dowler-Karn Limited, a leading Southwestern Ontario propane and fuel distributor, has an immediate opening for a permanent, fulltime Licensed Service Technician for its Chatham branch. Reporting to the Service Manager, the successful candidate is responsible for installing and servicing complex residential and commercial propane related equipment in addition to fuels applications. The Service Technician will also be accountable for upholding the highest standards for safety in the service and handling of propane and for conducting regular vehicle inspections and maintenance.

Qualifications: The minimum requirement is to be a current holder of a valid G2 license with 3-5 years of experience and a minimum of a grade 12 diploma. A liquid propane endorsement and petroleum maintenance mechanic certification would be preferred. A sound technical knowledge of propane equipment and plant operations, and a good knowledge of the B149 code would be an asset. A valid driver’s license with a clean abstract is also required. The successful candidate will be physically fit, able to lift heavy objects on a regular basis and be willing to work in all kinds of weather conditions. Good customer service and communication skills are also necessary, as is a willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and rotating on call duties as required.

Dowler-Karn Limited places great importance in serving our employees and does so by offering competitive pay and incentive potential and a comprehensive benefits package. As a successful family run business that has been in operation for over 70 years, Dowler-Karn operates based on its core values of service, integrity, and community responsibility.

How to Apply: Interested applicants are directed to submit a resume and covering letter to HR@dowlerkarn.com. The deadline for consideration is Friday, February 28, 2014.  Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

INTERESTED IN RELOCATING OR WORKING OUT WEST? - AK RESOURCING

AK Resourcing is currently looking for:

• Plumbers
• Carpenters
• Electricians
• Sheet metal fabricators
• Mechanical Engineers

These positions are located in the Prairie regions of Canada.  If this sounds like a move you are interested in, please email your most up-to-date resume to kieran@akresourcing.ca and quote Reference # 0501.

HERDSPERSON

Full time herdsperson with a passion for animal care required on a 300+ modern dairy farm near Strathroy.

Duties include:

• Some milking
• Herd health
• Feeding
• General farm work

To Apply:

Please call 519-247-3348.

PARTS COUNTERPERSON - DALE WURFEL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP ***POSITION FILLED**

Dale Wurfel Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Strathroy requires a Parts Counterperson with an anticipated start date of March 1, 2014.

Hours/week:  40+ hrs/week

Rate of Pay:  To be negotiated based upon experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research and supply technicians with parts
• Customer service
• Answer phones
• Order/Receive and Process inventory
• Stock shelves
• Back up delivery person.

Specific Skills or Requirements:

• High school graduate preferred
• Must have G2 driver's license

Apply Attn:  Shari McAulay, Parts Manager

Fax:  519-245-6517

Phone:  519-245-2550

Email:  smcaulay@dalewurfel.com

In Person:  28478 Centre Road, Strathroy