Home Support Worker - Path to PSW

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

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Ontario is looking for a compassionate Home Support Worker to assist individuals in their homes. This full-time role offers comprehensive training, benefits, and opportunities for growth into a Personal Support Worker position. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, compassion, and a valid driver's license. This is a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about community care.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Company paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and family

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual willing to help others.
• Willingness to visit patient’s residences.
• Ability to pass Criminal Background screening.

Responsibilities

• Travel from patient to patient completing home visits.
• Prepare meals and assist with meal-time.
• Provide companionship and support well-being.
• Assist with personal hygiene care.
• Support for basic activities of daily living.

Skills

Compassion and listening skills

Passion for making a difference

Experience working with seniors or children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver license and access to a vehicle

Job description

Overview

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

These positions are Full Time

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.

“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

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 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
• 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.