Home Support Worker

ParaMed; Amherstburg; Hybrid; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class training and development

Health and dental benefits

Company paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and/

PSW Bridging Program paid by ParaMed

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive offers

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Home Support Worker to travel across Essex County, including Amherstburg, Harrow, Colchester, McGregor and Lasalle. You will support clients at home with daily activities, meals, and personal care while providing companionship and safe living environments.

Training is provided, and part-time hours with benefits are available after graduation from the in-class program. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Compassionate approach to assisting seniors and clients at home.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within Essex County communities.

Responsibilities

• Travel between clients in Amherstburg and surrounding towns.
• Assist with meals and daily activities.
• Provide personal care support and companionship.
• Assist with housekeeping tasks as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Active listening

Community impact

Weekend availability

Background screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Home Support WorkerApply: Amherstburg, Ontario: Part time: Posted Today: R35716**Job Description**## We are currently looking for Home Support Workers to join our team travelling throughout Essex County.## ## Must be willing to travel home to home throughout **Amherstburg, Harrow** Colchester, McGregor, Lasalle and surrounding towns.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 full time 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 part-time hours and benefits.**Why you’ll love working here:*** Best in class training and development programs* Celebration and Recognition programs* 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 meal-time* 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 patient’s residences within a designated area* Ability to work every other weekend* 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 license and access to a vehicle*** High school diploma or equivalentThis is a Union Position – Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada, Windsor Essex County Union Classification: Personal Support Services (PSS) Salary: LHIN Funded PSS Rates as per Collective Agreement Location: County Area, Erie St. Clair District***Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the selection process will be contacted.***This is a new position.## **Time Type**Part time## **Compensation Details**$17.60 - $17.60 ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.