Home Support Worker Program

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity in Healthcare! Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Are you looking to start a rewarding career in the healthcare sector, even if you don't have prior experience?

This opportunity is for YOU!

A career in healthcare may be in store for you!

Bayshore is looking for enthusiastic and caring people to join our amazing team as we continue our 50+ year tradition of providing high-quality care to our community.

We offer you the chance to make a difference and do meaningful work within the settings and schedules that match your needs and interests.

About the Program- We are offering paid education and practical training spanning over a minimum of 8 weeks.The education will be Monday Friday in our branch office in Barrie.

The first part of your journey as a Bayshore employee will be receiving the theoretical education.Following classroom education, you will be placed with a skilled preceptor to complete your practical training.

You will learn the fundamentals to become a Home Support Worker. During your education you will have continuous access to a Bayshore Clinical Educator.

Upon completion of the employer specific training, you will start working immediately with Bayshore clients, in the local community.

No prior healthcare experience required

Responsibilities :

• Provide personal care and support with activities of daily living
• Complete tasks such as skin care, hair care, mouth care, bathing, bowel, and bladder care
• Help clients with comfortable positioning, lifts, transfers, and light exercising like assisted walking
• General household management including light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation
• Lead caring and meaningful conversations and activities focused on client emotional health
• Use Infection Prevention & Control Practices, protective equipment to keep you and your client safe
• Foster a safe and comfortable environment for clients, promoting their independence and wellbeing.
• Build a strong rapport and trust with client and their families through compassionate and attentive care.
• Maintain accurate records of client care activities and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Job Qualification

Qualifications :

• You have a positive and friendly approach to interacting with all types of people.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor with genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to various situations with ease.
• Eager to learn new skills and start working immediately after the training period.
• You are willing to drive in a scheduling area from client to client each workday.
• You are available to attend minimum 8 weeks paid training Monday - Friday 8 am- 5 pm
• You seek regular, guaranteed work hours each week in a full time or part time position.
• You have a G or G2 Driver’s License and a personal vehicle to drive independently each workday.
• You can work 3-4 weekdays, evenings as required and every other Saturday and Sunday
• Must pass a background check

Benefits

• Bayshore hires you. You take our HSW training. You provide care to Bayshore clients. It’s a win-win!
• Paid Training by Industry experts.
• Competitive Wage
• Travel and Vacation Pay
• Health Group Benefits
• RRSP option
• Manager and Scheduler support 7 days per week
• Flexible scheduling options
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients / patients.Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc.

Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and / or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities.

We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individual’s purpose, potential and wellbeing.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Province.