Job Description $2000 Retention Bonus after 6 months of employment 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: Part 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. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada. We deliver quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. We also provide management and consulting support through a range of services, including recruitment and building strong, qualified teams, to a network of independently owned long-term care and retirement homes. Our Mission “Helping People Live Better.” We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life. We create remarkable moments through highly engaged and motivated team members. Stakeholders know this because we continuously measure, improve and publicly share our performance. Our Vision Our vision is to be the best senior care and services company in Canada. Our Values At Extendicare, we value our customers and our team who cares for them. We are committed to treating them with dignity and respect in an atmosphere of compassion. As health care professionals, we take pride in being responsive to the needs of those who rely on us. Customer Satisfaction. We strive to provide care and services to our customers which exceed their expectations. Excellence. We believe aspiring to excellence leads to continuous quality improvement in our provision of care to residents. Respect. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. Integrity. We believe in honesty and fairness in our relationships with others. Accountability. We believe we are accountable for the quality of services we provide to our customers. Communication. We listen to each other and foster open and honest communication. Teamwork. We believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. Environment. We believe that environmental issues should be integrated into business decisions that promote environmental protection, preservation, safety and a homelike atmosphere.
