Home Support Worker (HSW)

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and community-setting services.

As a leader in the home- and community care industry, CTG is pioneering a one-of-a-kind paid healthcare education program.

We are excited to be relaunching our very own Home Support Worker program for the 3rd year in a row, where we will be providing paid virtual classroom training, paid on-the-job training, and employment opportunities to compassionate and independent individuals who are looking to enter the field of healthcare.

What is this program all about?

• Learn about the benefits of providing home care and working in people’s homes. Build on your healthcare skills in coordinating with your client and their family and meeting the complexity of their care needs
• Gain best-in-class knowledge regarding home care and service plans to assist individuals with daily living routines, such as assisting with feeding, lifting and transferring, dressing and undressing, respite care, peri-care, bathing, personal hygiene, and safe bathroom use.

Other critical skills training includes household management, nutrition, and food preparation

• Identify healthcare issues using basic assessment strategies and report findings
• Master the integral part of what Home Support Workers provide as part of a multi-disciplinary care team

Who is this program for?

• Are you customer-service-centric? Are you motivated to help your customer with their needs?
• Do you have good communication and listening skills?
• Do you enjoy being on the road and driving to different locations?
• Do you enjoy working independently and thrive in a flexible and dynamic work environment?
• Is working in the community and providing service to others exciting for you?
• Are you interested in building a career in healthcare?
• If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Home Support Worker Paid Training Program may be right for you.

What’s in it for me?

• 5 weeks of paid virtual training
• 5 weeks of paid on-the-job training
• Employment opportunities at the end of the training
• Competitive Compensation package including comprehensive health and dental packages
• Participate in the Company RRSP Matching Program
• A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
• A commitment to excellence

What qualifications are needed to be successful?

• Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening check upon hire
• Able to commit to 10 weeks of full-time training

This program is in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Skills Fund, Government of Canada, and the Government of Ontario.