About this role
Job Description
As a Home Support Worker, you will assist people in your community to live safely in their homes by supporting them with daily tasks and self-care activities.
You will receive free and paid training in a 3 week in-class program designed to teach you the skills needed to work as a Home Support Worker. Upon graduation you will be eligible for full-time hours and benefits.
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
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Time Type
Full timeJoin 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.
Other facts
About Extendicare
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission:
Helping people live better
What you'll do
- As a Home Support Worker, you will assist individuals with daily tasks and self-care activities. This includes meal preparation, basic housekeeping, and providing companionship.
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