Home Support Worker - Path to PSW

ParaMed Home Health Care; Coldwater; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Home Support Workers to provide essential care and support to community members. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in people's lives while receiving comprehensive training and development opportunities. With flexible scheduling and a variety of benefits, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to grow in their healthcare careers. Join a team that values your contributions and offers the chance to advance into a Personal Support Worker role. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and family

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with a passion for community care.
• Willing to assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patients' homes to provide support and companionship.
• Assist with meal preparation and basic housekeeping tasks.
• Support personal hygiene care and daily living activities.

Skills

Compassion

Listening Skills

Personal Hygiene Care

Experience with Seniors/Children

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

These positions are Full Time

Start your healthcare career as a Home Support Worker and discover opportunities to grow into a Personal Support Worker role.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity and the community I've joined. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the colleagues and office staff for their incredible support and dedication." - Aman

As a Home Support Worker, you will assist people in your community to live safely in their homes by supporting them with daily tasks and self-care activities.

You will receive free and paid training in a 3-week in-class program designed to teach you the skills needed to work as a Home Support Worker. Upon graduation, you will be eligible for full-time hours and benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Best in class training and development programs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Part-time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile device
• Mileage compensation
• Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family
• Opportunity to attend a PSW Certificate Bridging Program, paid fully by ParaMed
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What You’ll Do

• Travel from patient to patient completing several home visits per day
• Prepare meals and assist with mealtime
• Basic housekeeping duties
• Provide companionship and support the well-being of patients
• Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing
• Support for basic activities of daily living

What You Bring

• Compassion and listening skills
• Passion for making a difference in your community
• Willingness to visit patients’ residences within a designated area
• Ability to work Saturday and Sunday bi-weekly
• Experience working with seniors and/or children is an asset
• Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire
• Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• High school diploma or equivalent

Time Type

Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.