Home Support Worker - Pathway to PSW

ParaMed Home Health Care; Meaford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. This role involves traveling to patients' homes to provide essential support, including meal preparation, personal hygiene assistance, and companionship. With a commitment to making a difference in the community, the organization offers flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will possess a strong desire to help others, a valid driver's license, and access to a vehicle. Join a dedicated team that values compassion and community service while enjoying best-in-class training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Best in class training and development programs

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Opportunities for education allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals with a passion for community service.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene care and daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patients' homes to provide care and companionship.
• Assist with meal preparation and basic housekeeping duties.

Skills

Compassion

Listening Skills

Experience with Seniors/Children

Ability to Work Weekends

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver License

Access to a Vehicle

Job description

Job Description

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 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

Time Type: Part 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.