Home Support Worker Trainee

Location: ParaMed - Fort Frances, Ontario; ParaMed - Dryden, Ontario

Job Description

This HSW Trainee Program is located in Dryden, Ontario starting on November 18, 2026. Permanent positions upon graduation are available in both Dryden and Fort Frances, Ontario.

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 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 full-time hours and benefits.

Why you’ll love working here

Best in class training and development programs

Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile device

Mileage compensation

Opportunity to attend a PSW Certificate Bridging Program, paid fully by ParaMed

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do

Travel from patient to patient completing several home visits per day

Prepare meals and assist with meal-time

Basic housekeeping duties

Provide companionship and support the well-being of patients

Assist with personal hygiene care including showering and bathing

Support for basic activities of daily living

What you bring

Compassion and listening skills

Passion for making a difference in your community

Willingness to visit patient’s residences within a designated area

Ability to work every other weekend

Experience working with seniors and/or children is an asset

Ability to pass or satisfy a Criminal Background screening upon hire

Previous experience performing personal hygiene care is an asset but not necessary

Valid driver license and access to a vehicle

High school diploma or equivalent.

This is a newly added position.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details$17.60 - $17.60

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed 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.

ParaMed 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. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].

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.