Home Support Worker
About The Position
We are currently looking for Home Support Workers to join our team travelling throughout Essex County. We currently have openings in Leamington/Kingsville and surrounding towns as well as Amherstburg/Harrow and surrounding towns. 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 full time 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 part-time hours and benefits. Why you’ll love working here: Best in class training and development programs Celebration and Recognition programs 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
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire
- Valid driver license and access to a vehicle
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with seniors and/or children is an asset
- Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Best in class training and development programs
- Celebration and Recognition programs
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
