Home Support Worker - Pathway to PSW

Extendicare; Listowel; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class training and development

Company paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and/

PSW Certificate Bridging Program paid

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Part-time Home Support Worker to travel to patients' homes and deliver essential care services in the community. The role includes meals assistance, light housekeeping, companionship, and daily living support to seniors and others in need.

You will undergo a 3-week training program with paid in-class instruction, leading to eligibility for full-time hours and benefits. A valid driver license and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Compassion and active listening to support patients and families.
• Willingness to visit patients' residences within a designated area and travel between visits.
• Ability to work every other weekend as required.
• Experience with seniors or children is an asset.
• Criminal background screening is required upon hire.
• Valid driver license and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Travel between patients for home visits and provide care support.
• Prepare meals and assist with meal times.
• Assist with basic housekeeping duties.
• Provide companionship and monitor well-being of patients.
• Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing.
• Support activities of daily living as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Listening skills

Home visits

Weekend availability

Experience with seniors

Valid driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kickstart your career in healthcare with ParaMed! Receive free, paid training through our comprehensive 3-week, in-class Home Support Worker training program, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to provide quality care in the community. Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll be eligible for full-time hours and benefits!

Whyyou’lllove working here:

• Best in class training and development programs
• Celebration and Recognition programs
• 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

Whatyou’lldo:

• 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
• High school diploma or equivalent.

*** This is a new vacancy

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$17.60 - $17.60

ParaMed is Canada’s leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needsincluding high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personalsupportand home support.We workhand-in-handwith health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independentlivingand relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.