Home Support Worker

Job Description 

As a Home Support Worker, you will assistpeople in your community to live safely in their homesby 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

• Comprehensivehealth 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

• Basichousekeeping duties

• Provide companionship and supportthe 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 childrenis 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