Home Support Worker Trainee (2025-2447)

Closing the Gap Healthcare; North Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Bay is launching a Home Support Worker program, offering paid training and potential job opportunities. Candidates must have a genuine desire to work in healthcare and must be fully available for the 10-week program. This role supports individuals in daily routines and provides training in essential care skills. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Benefits

Paid virtual classroom training

Paid on-the-job training

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

RRSP matching program

A caring culture focused on recognition

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to work in healthcare.
• A passion for helping others.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Screening check.
• Full-time availability for the entire 10-week training period.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily routines like bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Receive training in household management and safe mobility practices.
• Become a trusted member of a multi-disciplinary care team.

Skills

Desire to work in healthcare

Strong interpersonal skills

Comfortable navigating mobile devices

Job description

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services. As a leader in the home- and community care industry, CTG is pioneering a one-of-a-kind paid healthcare education program.

We are excited to be relaunching our very own Home Support Worker program for the 4th year in a row. This program is a great entry point into the healthcare field, offering paid virtual classroom training, hands-on experience, and potential employment opportunities upon completion.

Location: This position is based within North Bay and the surrounding areas, including Sturgeon Falls, Mattawa, Callander, Thorne, and Powassan.

What is this program all about?

You Will

• Learn the value and impact of home care in the community
• Support individuals with daily routines like bathing, dressing, eating, and personal hygiene and peri-care.
• Receive training in household management, and safe mobility practices
• Build confidence in basic health assessments and reporting
• Become a trusted member of a multi-disciplinary care team

Is this program for you?

If You

• Are you interested in a healthcare career but unsure where to start?
• Are passionate to help others
• Communicate clearly and listen well
• Comfortable navigating mobile devices and digital tools with ease.
• Like being on the road and working independently
• Thrive in a flexible and dynamic environment
• Are you looking for a job that brings purpose and connection?

…then this program could be a perfect fit!

What’s in it for you?

• 5 weeks of paid virtual classroom training
• 100 hours of paid on-the-job training
• Pathway to a healthcare career with potential job prospects at CTG and beyond
• Competitive pay and comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching program
• A caring culture focused on recognition, excellence, and compassion

What qualifications are needed to be successful?

• A genuine desire to work in healthcare
• A passion for helping others
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Screening check
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to connect with a variety of individuals
• Full-time availability for the entire 10- week training period

This program is in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Skills Fund, Government of Canada, and the Government of Ontario.

Who are we?

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award- winning, fully accredited, and government (Ministry of Health) funded organization.

We are dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and clinic healthcare services. Everything we do is based on ethical principles and compassion, together with our commitment to meet the highest practice standards. We are, in every way, A Team Made for Caring.

The Not So Fine Print

We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our “Team Made for Caring”. This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.

Closing the Gap is committed to a high- quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members put themselves, co- workers, their clients, their client’s families, and CTG’s communities at unnecessary risk.

Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.