Home Support Worker (HSW) - Paid Training

ParaMed Home Health Care; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing compassionate home care services. As a Home Support Worker, you will make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in your community by assisting them with daily tasks and personal care. This role offers flexible scheduling and comprehensive training to ensure you are well-equipped to provide high-quality support. With a strong commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, you will thrive as part of a team that values your contributions and encourages your growth. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Company paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and family

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible scheduling options

Celebration and Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with a passion for community service.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Travel between patients to provide home support and companionship.
• Assist with meal preparation and basic housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Listening Skills

Basic Housekeeping

Personal Hygiene Care

Experience with Seniors/Children

Job description

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 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
• 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
• 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
  
  

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.

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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.