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Home Support Worker

Company:
Extendicare
Location:
Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Posted:
May 08, 2024
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Description:

Home Support Worker (HSW)

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

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

About ParaMed:

ParaMed Home Health Care is Canada’s leading provider of home care service. We have been providing homecare and wellness solutions since 1974 and operate across Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. With 10,000 employees and over 75,000 patients, we are proud of the impact we bring to our communities through the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ParaMed Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of ParaMed hiring process.

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.

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