Home Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?

Have you ever wanted to be a key part in someone’s health care journey?

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.

We are offering paid education and practical training spanning over a minimum of 8 weeks. The education will be Monday - Friday in-person at our branch office in Thorold, close to St. Catharines, ON. The first part of your journey as a Bayshore employee will be receiving the theoretical education. Following classroom education you will be placed with an educated 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.

**The Details**:
A friendly Recruiter will reach out to you by telephone to ask you some qualifying questions.

No healthcare certificate or prior experience is required, but considered an asset.

Other experience that prepares you for HSW Training
- housekeeping, hospitality, dietary aide, companionship, foreign trained caregiver, informal care giving experience.

**A Day in the Life as a Bayshore HSW**:
You will be supported by your Administrative Team and Leaders who are available to you 24/7. You will be scheduled with clients (home to home or facility care) to provide high-quality and compassionate care in the community with exceptional customer service.

**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 well being.
- Build a strong rapport and trust with client and their families through compassionate & attentive care.
- Maintain accurate records of client care activities and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Work locations: Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Thorold, Lincoln, Grimsby, Welland, Pelham, Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet.

Plus paid travel compensation, Vacation pay
- ** Why Bayshore?**
You want to work with a company that has the philosophy that we are all working for our clients and their families.

Bayshore to take good care of you, while you take care of others.

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 Pay
Vacation Pay
Health Benefits for you and your family
RRSP option
Manager and Scheduler support 7 days per week
Internal opportunities to grow in your healthcare career
Flexible scheduling options
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Job Qualification

**Still wondering if a Home Support Worker career is right for you?**

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 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 Drivers License and a personal vehicle to drive independently each workday.
You are willing to drive in a scheduling area from client to client, each work day.

You can work 3-4 weekdays, evenings as required and every other Saturday and Sunday

You are able to pass a background check

As Canada’s largest and best homecare company, join us as we continue our 50+ year tradition of supporting our Home Support Workers to make “being the difference” a Career

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, Hepatit