Home Support worker - paid training

ParaMed Home Health Care; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cornwall is seeking a compassionate Home Support Worker to assist patients with daily living activities in their homes. Responsibilities include meal preparation, housekeeping, and personal hygiene support. Full-time hours with comprehensive health benefits and training opportunities provided. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Company-paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and family

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Qualifications

• Ability to work every other weekend.
• Willingness to visit patients’ residences within a designated area.
• Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Travel from patient to patient completing several home visits per day.
• Prepare meals and assist with meal-time.
• Perform 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.

Skills

Compassion

Listening skills

Passion for making a difference

Experience with seniors and/or children

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 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
• Part-time and Full-time opportunities with flexible scheduling options
• 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
• Perform 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’s license and access to a vehicle
• High school diploma or equivalent

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.