Home Support Worker (HSW) - Jobs in Haliburton, ON

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Free and Paid 6 week combination training program!!Successful vaccination programs in retirement and long-term care facilities has resulted in the provincial government’s lifting of single site restrictions – fully-vaccinated staff can now work in retirement home, LTC, and home care!ParaMed is pleased to partner with the Ontario government to provide an additional $3/hour temporary increase for HSW staff to supplement regular earningsAre you compassionate, independent and enjoy working with people We are looking for energetic women and men who want a rewarding career in the home healthcare industry ParaMed is offering a unique opportunity for caring people to obtain a Home Support Worker Certificate and to start a career in the health care industry!Our ParaMed HSW Training is a free and paid 6 week combination virtual/in-person program designed to provide you with the education and skills you will need to work as a Home Support Worker in the exciting and fast-growing field of health care. Graduates are offered a full-time role after graduation!Home Support WorkerIf the following statements sound like you, then you might make a great Home Support Worker!I enjoy interacting with elderly populations and people with disabilitiesI am a good listener, and I can also communicate well, both written and verballyI enjoy being busy and working independentlyI can maintain my positive attitude while dealing with frustrating and challenging situationsI have previous personal and/or volunteer experience, providing compassionate care and support to others in need (children, seniors, neighbours, etc.)We also want people who have personal experience providing care and support to others, and those from Retail, Hospitality or the Service Industries!You will also need to haveAccess to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseA willingness to work every other weekendAbility to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hireA passion for making a difference in your communityTell me about the Day in the life of A Home Support WorkerSeveral patient visits per day, traveling from home to home to provide care, either on your own or with a Personal Support WorkerMeal planning, safe food preparation and storage, feedingBasic home maintenance and housekeepingAssisting with use of walkers and canes, transfers from bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet, etc.Rising and retiring - Dressing and putting on shoes, brushing hair, teeth, shaving, etc.Personal care – Assisting with bathing, showering, toileting, foot and sponge baths, etc.Socializing and companionship for those in need of emotional supportWhy join our teamFull-time roles availableWork independently and within your communityCompany-paid work device for mileage and client tracking purposesCompetitive compensation including paid training, competitive wages, and benefitsEmployee discount program and employee assistance programOne on one patient careContinuous learning and training opportunitiesMore than ever, Home Support Workers are in high demand, including within the realm of home healthcare. If you are interested in learning more, please respond to this advertisement with an updated resume via the "Apply Now" button!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.How to qualify for this programOSSD or secondary school equivalency is strongly preferred; candidates with a combination of some secondary school education and relevant work history will be given equal considerationExperience in working with vulnerable groups in a work or volunteer capacity is preferred but not requiredAccess to a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseA willingness to work every other weekendAbility to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hireA passion for making a difference in your communityMore than ever, Home Support Workers are in high demand, including within the realm of home healthcare. If you are interested in learning more, please respond to this advertisement with an updated resume.This is a Union Position: CLACUnion Classification: PSS - Personal Support Worker (PSW) / Home Support Worker (HSW)Salary: LHIN Funded PSS Rates as per Collective AgreementLocation: Kawartha Lakes, ONApply by clicking the “Apply Now” button or by submitting a resume to your local ParaMed office.

• 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*