Job Description

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) isdedicated 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 4th year in a row. This program is a great entry point into the healthcare field, offering

paid virtual classroom training

,

hands-on experience

, and potential

employment opportunities

upon completion.

Location: This position is based in West Elgin,

ON

and will include travel within the area.

What

is

this

program

all

about?

You will:


Learn the value and impact of home care in the community Support individuals with daily routines like bathing, dressing, eating, and personal hygiene and peri-care. Receive training in household management, and safe mobility practices Build confidence in basic health assessments and reporting Become a trusted member of a multi-disciplinary care team

Is

this

program

for

you?

If you:


Are you

interested

in

a

healthcare

career

but unsure where to start?

Are passionate to help others

Communicate clearly and listen well Comfortable navigating mobile devices and digital tools with ease. Like being on the road and working independently Thrive in a flexible and dynamic environment Are you looking for a job that brings

purpose

and connection

?

...then

this

program

could

be

a

perfect

fit!

What's

in

it

for

you?

5

weeks

of

paid

virtual

classroom training

100 hours

of

paid

on-the-job

training

Pathway to a healthcare career with potential job prospects at CTG and beyond

Competitive pay and

comprehensive

health

and

dental

benefits

RRSP matching program

A caring culture focused on

recognition, excellence, and compassion

What

qualifications

are

needed

to

be successful?

A

genuine

desire

to

work

in

healthcare

A passion for helping others

A

valid

driver's

license

and

access

to a reliable vehicle

A

clear

Vulnerable

Sector

Screening check

Strong interpersonal skills and able to connect with a variety of individuals

Full-time availability for the entire

10-

week training period

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.

Who are we?

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award- winning, fully accredited, and government (Ministry of Health) funded organization.




We are dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and clinic healthcare services. Everything we do is based on ethical principles and compassion, together with our commitment to meet the highest practice standards. We are, in every way, A Team Made for Caring(TM).




The Not so Fine Print:




We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our "Team Made for Caring".




This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.




Closing the Gap is committed to a high- quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members put themselves, co- workers, their clients, their client's


families, and CTG's communities at unnecessary risk.




Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at jobs@closingthegap.ca at your earliest convenience.




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