Home Support Worker - Path to PSW
Paramed
Coldwater, ON
Job Description
*These positions are Full Time*
Start your healthcare career as a Home Support Worker and discover opportunities to grow into a Personal Support Worker role.
"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 willassistpeopleinyour communityto live safely in their homesby supporting them withdailytasksandself-careactivities.
You will receive free and paid training in a3 week in-class program designed toteach youthe skillsneededto work as a Home Support Worker. Upon graduation you will be eligible for full-timehours and benefits.
Whyyou’lllove working here:
Best in class training and development programs
Celebration and Recognition programs
Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options
Comprehensivehealthand dental benefitplans
Company paidmobile device
Mileagecompensation
Opportunities for education allowancefor employees and family
Opportunity to attend aPSW Certificate Bridging Program, paid fully by ParaMed
Employee Assistance Program
Employeeperksand exclusive offers
Whatyou’lldo:
travelfrompatient to patient completingseveral home visits per day
Prepare meals andassistwithmeal-time
Basichousekeeping duties
Provide companionship and supportthewell-beingof patients
Assistwith personal hygiene care including showeringandbathing
Support for basic activities of daily living
What you bring:
Compassion and listening skills
Passion for making a difference in your community
Willingness tovisitpatient’sresidences within a designated area
Experience working withseniors and/or childrenisan asset
Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire
Previousexperience performing personal hygiene care is an assetbut not necessary
Valid driver license and access to a vehicle
High school diploma or equivalent
Time Type:
Full time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
About the Company
Paramed
ParaMed has been providing home care and wellness solutions across Canada since 1974 and is a nationally accredited provider with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada. We ensure our care providers are fully trained, have access to ongoing training, have the necessary coordination and management support, are properly supervised and coached on best practices.
We have programs and specialty teams in place to support employees from recruitment throughout their careers at ParaMed to learn, grow, and provide excellent care. Our commitment to our employees and the work they do means that you can expect exceptional care providers who are well-trained, supported, and engaged.
When you choose ParaMed, you access our qualified personnel and gain from our 50-year history of providing medical and non-medical support services and a 10,000 member strong workforce. Our success and growth stem from everyone, at all levels of the organization, honoring every day our five core values of Show compassion, Invent opportunity, Be there, Strive for better, and Connect with others.
These values are the foundation of our company and set the standard for everything we do; they translate into high client satisfaction rates, superior client safety, and into a collaborative and focused working environment.
Show compassion: Naturally understanding another’s needs and wants. Having the ability to act appropriately without asking. Knowing that to be human is to care.
Invent opportunity: Taking advantage of insights and opportunities to create new ways of doing things. Naturally going beyond what is dictated. Rewarding invention.
Be there: Being able to count on each other, and making sure you’re there when your clients need you. Knowing you have each other’s back.
Strive for better: Having a positive and hopeful outlook and sharing it with clients and each other. Naturally striving for, and expecting, better outcomes.
Connect with others: Honest and frequent communication with each other and our clients. Using every opportunity to strengthen relationships. Leveraging technology to enhance care.