Extendicare

Home Support Worker Training

Extendicare  •  Kingston, CA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

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. Upongraduationyou will be eligible for full-timehours and benefits.

Whyyou’lllove working here:

  • Best in class training and development programs

  • Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options

  • Comprehensivehealthand dental benefitplans

  • Company paidmobile device

  • Mileagecompensation($0.45/Km)

  • Rate: Up to $21,87/visit (after the training program)

  • Opportunities for education allowancefor employees and family

  • Opportunity to attend aPSW Certificate Bridging Program, paid fully byParaMed

  • 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

  • Ability to work every other weekend

  • 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

  • Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred to support client care

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

$17.60 - $17.60

As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.

When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

Extendicare

About Extendicare

For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.

We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.

Our Mission:

Helping people live better

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Markham, CA
Year Founded
1968
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