Home Support Worker Trainee (2025-2481)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in North Bay is seeking a Home Support Worker trainee. This position offers bilingual candidates a pathway to a rewarding healthcare career through virtual classroom training, on-the-job experience, and the chance to help individuals with daily routines. Ideal candidates are compassionate, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have a valid driver’s license. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Benefits

Paid virtual classroom training

100 hours of paid on-the-job training

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

RRSP matching program

Caring culture focused on recognition and excellence

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to work in healthcare.
• Passion for helping others.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• 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.
• Learn about home care's value in the community.
• Become a trusted member of a multi-disciplinary care team.

Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Interpersonal skills

Navigation of mobile devices

Job description

Overview

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. CTG is a leader in the home- and community care industry and is relaunching its Home Support Worker program for the 4th year in a row. This program offers paid virtual classroom training, hands-on experience, and potential employment opportunities upon completion. Candidate must be bilingual (English and French).

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?

• Are you interested in a healthcare career but unsure where to start?
• Are you passionate about helping others
• Communicate clearly and listen well
• Are 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?

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. We strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members can put themselves, co-workers, their clients and 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 contact Human Resources at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.