Home Support Worker

130011 Axium Extendicare LTC II LP; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Windsor, Canada, is looking for a Home Support Worker. You will assist individuals in their homes with daily tasks and self-care activities. The role requires compassion, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma. You will travel between patients, assist with meals, and provide companionship. This part-time position offers extensive training and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Best in class training and development programs

Opportunities for education allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors and/or children is an asset.
• Valid driver license and access to a vehicle.
• Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary.

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.

Skills

Compassion and listening skills

Passion for making a difference

Ability to work every other weekend

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

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 patients' 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.