Home Support Worker (HSW)

Job summary

Home Support Workers provide professional, compassionate care by assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. They also support patient independence and provide companionship within home and community care settings.

Job details

Who We Are CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, through our 24 locations and 24 nursing clinics. CarePartners is proud of its commitment to quality, relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience, promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture, and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario. Overview Home Support Workers are an integral part of a health care team, and in this role, you will encourage, support, and promote independence for patients in home and community care settings by assisting with activities of daily living under the supervision of our Personal Support Manager. We are looking for Home Support Workers (HSWs) to help us bring patient and family-centered care to in patients in the Midland, Penetanguishene, and Waubaushene, Elmvale, Orillia, Washago, Brechin, Ramara areas. Are you someone we should meet? Our next course intake dates are below: October 6, 2026 November 3, 2026 November 23, 2026 This course consists of virtual and in-person training. The following is required for attendance in the program: Internet access A laptop or device that has a webcam and is compatible with Microsoft Teams (CarePartners equipment will be available to attend training upon request) What We Offer Competitive Wages, Incentives and Perks 9 days of PAID virtual training (Monday to Friday) 3 days of PAID hands-on skills training with an educator Paid orientation and 24 hours of preceptorship from an experienced PSW This position offers a competitive compensation grid, the hourly range is $20.42 to $20.85. A special $500 bonus for signing with CarePartners PAID MILEAGE at 0.45 per/km PLUS travel time Access to group discounts, including exclusive discounts from various retailers Total rewards program which includes health & dental benefits A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members Flexible hours and a variety of assignments Opportunities for continuing education and training Hands on mentoring and leadership support Opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare services What The Role Involves CarePartners HSWs provide professional, compassionate care in homes and residences in the community. HSWs assist with activities of daily living, allowing patients and families to live life to the fullest with dignity and independence: Bathing, showering, personal hygiene Dressing Meal preparation Transferring/repositioning Light housekeeping Bowel/bladder care Socializing and companionship What You Bring A caring nature and willingness to help others through excellent customer service A desire to support your community and enhance someone’s quality of life Ability to attend the full time training program A valid driver’s license (G or G2 Classification), access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance To protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, and a clear background check * CarePartners In Your Community In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009. Accessibility CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process. Artificial Intelligence CarePartners uses iCIMs as part of our recruitment and hiring process. While we incorporate select Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to enhance process efficiency, we remain committed to human-led decision making. All AI-generated outputs are subject to human review to ensure accuracy and fairness. This job posting is available due to an existing vacancy.

What you’ll do

Home Support Workers provide professional, compassionate care by assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. They also support patient independence and provide companionship within home and community care settings.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance. A successful vulnerable sector check and background check are required to ensure patient safety.

Benefits

• Paid training • Paid mileage • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Employee assistance program • Group discounts • Continuing education • Mentoring • Signing bonus

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Personal hygiene assistance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal hygiene assistance
• Meal preparation
• Patient transferring
• Repositioning
• Light housekeeping
• Bowel care
• Bladder care
• Companionship
• Customer service
• Compassionate care
• Communication
• Virtual Training
• Mentorship
• Support Services
• Rehabilitation
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Artificial Intelligence
• Resilience
• Customer Service
• Home Health Care
• Valid Driver's License
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Nursing
• Compassion
• Microsoft Teams
• Caregiving
• Bladder Cancer
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Housekeeping
• Transitional Care
• Caring Nature
• iCIMS (Recruitment Software)

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides