Home Support Worker - Career Path to PSW

ParaMed Home Health Care; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A home healthcare provider in Central Ontario is seeking a compassionate Home Support Worker to assist clients with daily tasks. This role offers consistent schedules, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career growth into Personal Support Worker positions. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a passion for supporting their community. Full-time hours and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Company paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and family

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated area.
• Ability to work alternating weekends.
• Valid driver 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.

Skills

Compassion

Listening skills

Passion for helping others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

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

Consistent Schedules, Career Growth, and Meaningful Support.

"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
• 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 alternating weekends
• 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
  
  

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Time Type

Full 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.