Home Support Worker (HSW) - Paid Training

ParaMed Home Health Care; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ParaMed Home Health Care is seeking Home Support Workers to assist individuals in their homes. The role involves providing support in daily tasks, personal care, and companionship. Candidates will receive training and must be available to work weekends. Join a leading home care provider with opportunities for growth and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and family

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Qualifications

• Valid driver license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated area.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Background screening.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various patients completing home visits.
• Prepare meals and assist with meal-time.
• Assist with personal hygiene care including showering.

Skills

Compassion

Listening skills

Job description

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Apply locations ParaMed - Kitchener, Ontario ParaMed - Guelph, Ontario ParaMed - Cambridge, Ontario Waterloo, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R23486

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 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.

Following the successful completion of the Home Support Worker Training Program, all graduates will transition into a regular field schedule. Please note that this role requires availability every weekend, with two weekdays scheduled as days off. This schedule is designed to meet the needs of our clients while providing consistency and work-life balance for our team members.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Best in class training and development programs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile device
• Mileage compensation
• Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family
• 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
• Valid driver license and access to a reliable vehicle
• 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

About ParaMed:

ParaMed Home Health Care is Canada’s leading provider of home care service. We have been providing homecare and wellness solutions since 1974 and operate across Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. With 10,000 employees and over 75,000 patients, we are proud of the impact we bring to our communities through the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ParaMed Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of ParaMed hiring process.

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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.