Home Support Worker (HSW)

Spectrum Health Care Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Home Support Workers to join their compassionate team. This rewarding role involves assisting patients with personal care and daily living activities, fostering meaningful relationships while providing essential support. With over 40 years of experience in home health care, the organization is committed to making a real impact in the communities it serves. Employees will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and paid sick days, all while contributing to a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about helping others and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Paid sick days

Pension

Weekend premiums

Qualifications

• Certificates in supportive care or health care aide are essential.
• Valid police check and TB test required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Provide respite for patients while primary caregivers are away.

Skills

Effective English communication skills

Caring and courteous interaction

Education

Supportive Care Worker Certificate

Health Care Aide Certificate

Completion of Term 1 of a PSW program

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

We are currently hiring Home Support Workers (HSW) to be part of our team that will deliver a highly integrated, one team, community care for the Toronto communities in Downtown Toronto and East York. This position requires day shift availability.

We offer the most competitive wages, flexible hours, paid sick days, pension, weekend premiums and the opportunity to make a real impact.

With over 40 years of experience, Spectrum Health Care is a leading provider of innovative home health care including specialized and compassionate care. Working in lockstep with health system partners, our skilled team supports people and their families throughout their care journey.

Job Description

Being a Home Support Worker is a rewarding career in which you will be able to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families and make a real difference in their lives. In this role, you will assist patients with their basic personal care and help them manage day-to-day living activities so that they can continue living at home while giving caregivers and family members respite from the demands of caring for aging parents or loved ones.

• Provide basic personal care for medically stable patients under the direction of a Home Support Supervisor.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, skin care, and socialization.
• Perform basic meal preparation and light housekeeping duties such as washing dishes, taking out the garbage, and doing patient’s laundry. Sweeping and vacuuming within the patient’s immediate living area may be required.
• Provide respite for medically stable patients while the primary caregiver is out of the home.
• Maintain awareness of patient’s abilities, current diagnosis made by medical professionals, diet, personal interests, and special needs.
• Requires travel within assigned region between patients’ residences or facilities.

Qualifications

• Supportive Care Worker Certificate, Health Care Aide Certificate, or completion of Term 1 of a PSW program.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check and TB Test as a condition of employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Effective English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to interact with others in a caring, tactful, and courteous manner.

Additional Information

Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click here to learn more about this esteemed honour.

We thank all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at ([emailprotected]) for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating, and building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage, and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve, and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.