Home Support Worker

ParaMed Home Health Care; Amherstburg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is looking for a compassionate Home Support Worker in Essex County. You will assist clients with daily tasks and provide personal care. This part-time role includes comprehensive training and the opportunity for benefits as you help others live safely in their homes. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and are encouraged to apply if they are passionate about making a difference in their community.

Benefits

Best in class training and development programs

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Mileage compensation

Opportunities for education allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to pass 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.

Responsibilities

• Travel from patient to patient completing several home visits per day.
• Prepare meals and assist with meal-time.
• Provide companionship and support the well-being of patients.
• Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing.

Skills

Compassion and listening skills

Passion for making a difference

Experience working with seniors/children

Ability to work every other weekend

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 housekeepingduties
• 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 equivalent

This 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.

Time Type

Part time

Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.