Home Support worker - paid training

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

Job summary

A home health care provider in Eastern Ontario is seeking a Home Support Worker to assist clients with daily tasks and personal care. Full-time opportunities available with comprehensive training and benefits. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has a high school diploma, and holds a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include visiting patients at home, helping with meal preparation, and supporting personal hygiene. Join us to make a difference in the community!

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Best in class training and development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Education allowance for employees and family

Qualifications

• Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated area.
• Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire.
• Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary.

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.
• Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing.

Skills

Compassion and listening skills

Passion for making a difference in the community

Experience working with seniors and/or children

Ability to work every other weekend

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 and 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
• 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 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
• 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.