Home Support Worker - Path to PSW

ParaMed Home Health Care; Coldwater; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Home Support Worker in Coldwater. This full-time position involves assisting individuals with daily living tasks and personal care, with opportunities for training and career advancement. Benefit from comprehensive health plans, flexible scheduling, and recognition programs that celebrate your contributions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Opportunities for education allowance for employees and family

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors and/or children is an asset.
• Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated area.

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.

Skills

Compassion

Listening Skills

Ability to assist with personal hygiene care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

*These positions are Full Time*

Start your healthcare career as a Home Support Worker and discover opportunities to grow into a Personal Support Worker role.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity and the community I've joined. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the colleagues and office staff for their incredible support and dedication." - Aman

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
• 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
• 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

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.