Home Support Worker - Career Path to PSW

Posted:
12/4/2024, 8:13:03 AM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Job Description 

Start your healthcare career as a Home Support Worker and discover opportunities to grow into a Personal Support Worker role. 

Consistent Schedules, Career Growth, and Meaningful Support.

"I'm grateful for the opportunity and the community I've joined. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the colleagues and office staff for their incredible support and dedication." - Aman

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 

Time Type:

Part time

Join 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.