Home Support Worker Training Program

Bayshore HealthCare; Thedford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Thedford, Ontario, is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Home Support Workers. You will receive paid training for 8 weeks and provide essential care to clients. Ideal candidates have a friendly demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Flexible scheduling options and ongoing support from the management are offered. This role enables you to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive Wage

Health Benefits

Paid Training

Qualifications

• You must have a friendly approach to interacting with all types of people.
• Willingness to learn new skills and start working immediately after training.
• You can work 3-4 weekdays and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with activities of daily living.
• Complete tasks such as skin care, bathing, and transfers.
• Foster a safe and comfortable environment for clients.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Excellent communication

Ability to adapt

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Have you ever wanted to be a key part in someone’s health care journey? A career in healthcare may be in store for you. Bayshore is looking for enthusiastic and caring people to join our team as we continue our 50+ year tradition of providing high-quality care to our community. We offer you the chance to make a difference and do meaningful work within the settings and schedules that match your needs and interests.

We are offering paid education and practical training spanning a minimum of 8 weeks. The education will be Monday – Friday in-person at our branch office in London. The training is a Full-Time commitment. The first part of your journey as a Bayshore employee will be receiving the theoretical education. Following classroom education, you will be placed with an educated preceptor to complete your practical training. You will learn the fundamentals to become a Home Support Worker. During your education you will have continuous access to a Bayshore Clinical Educator. Upon completion of the employer specific training, you will start working immediately with Bayshore clients in the local community.

The Details

No prior healthcare experience required. Apply today with your resume. A Recruiter will reach out to you by telephone to ask you some qualifying questions. No healthcare certificate or prior experience is required, but considered an asset. Other experience that prepares you for HSW Training includes housekeeping, hospitality, dietary aide, companionship, foreign trained caregiver, informal care giving experience.

A Day In The Life As a Bayshore HSW

You will be supported by your Administrative Team and Leaders who are available to you 24/7. You will be scheduled with clients (home to home or facility care) to provide high-quality and compassionate care in the community with exceptional customer service. Successful candidates will be working all shifts including days, afternoons and evenings. Looking for candidates with availabilities of 8am-8pm, 1pm-9pm and 7am-3pm in order to best provide care to our clients. Successful candidates, upon completing the program, will be seeing clients throughout North County, including Thedford, Forest, Grand Bend, Port Franks, and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with activities of daily living
• Complete tasks such as skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel and bladder care
• Help clients with comfortable positioning, lifts, transfers and light exercising like assisted walking
• General household management including light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
• Lead caring and meaningful conversations and activities focused on client emotional health
• Use Infection Prevention & Control Practices, protective equipment to keep you and your client safe
• Foster a safe and comfortable environment for clients, promoting their independence and wellbeing
• Build a strong rapport and trust with client and their families through compassionate & attentive care
• Maintain accurate records of client care activities and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate supervisor

Why Bayshore?

• You want to work with a company that has the philosophy that we are all working for our clients and their families
• Bayshore will take good care of you, while you take care of others
• Bayshore hires you. You take our HSW training. You provide care to Bayshore clients. It’s a win-win!
• Paid Training by Industry experts
• Competitive Wage
• Travel Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Health Benefits for you and your family
• RRSP option
• Manager and Scheduler support 7 days per week
• Internal opportunities to grow in your healthcare career
• Flexible scheduling options
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• You have a positive and friendly approach to interacting with all types of people
• Compassionate and patient demeanor with genuine desire to help others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to various situations with ease
• Eager to learn new skills and start working immediately after the training period
• You are available to attend minimum 8 weeks paid training - Full Time Commitment Monday - Friday 9 am- 4:30 pm
• You have a G or G2 Driver’s License and a personal vehicle to drive independently each workday
• You are willing to drive in a scheduling area from client to client, each workday
• You can work 3-4 weekdays, evenings as required and every other Saturday and Sunday
• You are able to pass a background check

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or other exemptions based upon the Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individual’s purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.

Primary Location ON-Thedford