Home Support Worker
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Healthcare
Home Care, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Home Health Aide
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.
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Celebration and Recognition programsu
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Comprehensive health and dental benefit plansu
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Company paid mobile deviceu
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Mileage compensationu
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Opportunities for education allowance for employees and familyu
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Opportunity to attend a PSW Certificate Bridging Program, paid fully by Para Medu
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Employee Assistance Programu
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Employee perks and exclusive offers
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Travel from patient to patient completing several home visits per dayu
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Prepare meals and assist with meal‑timeu
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Basic housekeeping dutiesu
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Provide companionship and support the well‑being of patientsu
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Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathingu
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Support for basic activities of daily living
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Compassion and listening skillsu
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Passion for making a difference in your communityu
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Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated areau
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Ability to work every other weekendu
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Experience working with seniors and/or children is an assetu
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Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hireu
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Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessaryu
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Valid driver license and access to a vehicleu
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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
Time Type:
Part time Compensation Details: $17.60 - $17.60
We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.
Our Mission:
To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.
Our Vision:
Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.
Para Med is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Para Med is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.
We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
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