Home Support Worker

Posted:
10/31/2024, 10:19:00 AM

Location(s):
Kingston, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

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 

 

 

 

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.