Home Support Worker

Job Description We are currently looking for Home Support Workers to join our team travelling throughout Essex County. Must be willing to travel home to home throughout Amherstburg, Harrow Colchester, McGregor, Lasalle and surrounding towns. 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 full time 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 part-time hours and benefits.  Why you’ll love working here:   Best in class training and development programs  Celebration and Recognition programs  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  This is a Union Position – Service Employees International Union Local 1 Canada, Windsor Essex County Union Classification: Personal Support Services (PSS) Salary: LHIN Funded PSS Rates as per Collective Agreement Location: County Area, Erie St. Clair District Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the selection process will be contacted. This is a new position. Time Type Part time Compensation Details $17.60 - $17.60 ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities…