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Home Support Worker at Extendicare

Extendicare · Burlington, Canada · Onsite

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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:

Full 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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