Home support Worker

Closing the Gap Healthcare Group; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is relaunching its Home Support Worker program, offering a unique opportunity to receive paid training and employment in the healthcare field. This program combines virtual classroom instruction with hands-on experience, equipping compassionate individuals with essential skills to provide care in home and community settings. Participants will learn to assist clients with daily routines, manage household tasks, and work as part of a multidisciplinary care team. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Virtual Training

Paid On-the-Job Training

Comprehensive Health and Dental Packages

RRSP Matching Program

Performance Recognition Culture

Qualifications

• Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening check upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living routines and personal hygiene.
• Identify healthcare issues using basic assessment strategies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Independent Work

Basic Assessment Strategies

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services.

As a leader in the home- and community care industry, CTG is pioneering a one-of-a-kind paid healthcare education program. We are excited to be relaunching our very own Home Support Worker program for the 3rd year in a row, where we will be providing paid virtual classroom training, paid on-the-job training, and employment opportunities to compassionate and independent individuals who are looking to enter the field of healthcare.

We are hiring in the following areas:

What is this program all about?

Learn about the benefits of providing home care and working in people’s homes. Build on your healthcare skills in coordinating with your client and their family and meeting the complexity of their care needs.

Gain best-in-class knowledge regarding home care and service plans to assist individuals with daily living routines, such as assisting with feeding, lifting and transferring, dressing and undressing, respite care, peri-care, bathing, personal hygiene, and safe bathroom use. Other critical skills training includes household management, nutrition, and food preparation.

Identify healthcare issues using basic assessment strategies and report findings.

Master the integral part of what Home Support Workers provide as part of a multi-disciplinary care team.

Who is this program for?

Are you customer-service-centric? Are you motivated to help your customer with their needs?

Do you have good communication and listening skills?

Do you enjoy being on the road and driving to different locations?

Do you enjoy working independently and thrive in a flexible and dynamic work environment?

Is working in the community and providing service to others exciting for you?

Are you interested in building a career in healthcare?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, the Home Support Worker Paid Training Program may be right for you.

What’s in it for me?

5 weeks of paid virtual training

5 weeks of paid on-the-job training

Employment opportunities at the end of the training

Competitive compensation package including comprehensive health and dental packages

Participate in the Company RRSP Matching Program

A culture of performance recognition and appreciation

A commitment to excellence

What qualifications are needed to be successful?

Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license

Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening check upon hire

Able to commit to 10 weeks of full-time training

This program is in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Skills Fund, the Government of Canada, and the Government of Ontario.