A rewarding career in healthcare is possible accessible achievable yours
Education, skills training, and independence:
Our one-of-a-kind program for Home Support Workers (HSWs) could lead you to an exciting new career.
Join our Team Made for Caring!
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This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
About the Home Support Worker (HSW) Program
This is a one-of-a-kind, paid program focused on training caring, people-minded individuals for new and fulfilling healthcare careers where they can provide quality care to Canadians in the comfort of their own homes. As a participant of this program, you will:
- Receive virtual in-class training and get paid while learning
- Benefit from paid on-the-job training
- Learn about best practices in home and community care
- Grow personally and professionally as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience how your work positively impacts the lives of others every single day
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Benefits of the Program
HSW positions across Ontario
(source: HealthCanada)
Fastest growing sector in the healthcare industry
IT’S ACCESSIBLE:
You will receive comprehensive training to position you for success. We make transitioning to a career in healthcare easy and financially possible.
IT’S FORWARD THINKING:
Upgrading your skills and education means you can leave unfulfilling work behind. You will leave the program fully trained as a healthcare provider.
Join a community of
(and growing!) HSWs in the home and community sector
access to career opportunities upon completion of the program
IT’S MEANINGFUL:
Your hard work and past experience, combined with your success in the program, will lead you to a more meaningful position in the healthcare industry.
IT PROVIDES STABILITY:
When training is complete, you can rest assured you will have the opportunity to join a respected and collaborative team. There is much opportunity for growth.
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HSW Positions across Ontario
(source: HealthCanada)
Fastest growing sector in the healthcare industry
new positions created by Closing the Gap through 2023
Join a community of
HSWs in the home and community sector and growing
Guaranteed Employment after Closing the Gap HSW training
Accessible: Gives caring, customer-service minded people complete training to position them for success. We make transitioning to a healthcare career easy and financially possible.
Opportunity: Upgrading your skills and education means you can leave unfulfilling work behind you. Get ready to step into your potential as a fully trained healthcare provider.
Career vs Job: Your hard work and past service-industry experience will lead you to a more meaningful position in the healthcare industry.
Stability: When training is complete, you can rest assured you will join a respected team where skilled, caring healthcare workers are always in demand, and there is opportunity for growth.
Why join our Team Made for Caring?
Our pioneering program supports you fully while you learn. It’s the first of its kind: a simple and streamlined path to becoming a trained healthcare professional. In a few short weeks, you’ll have the prospect of a new and rewarding career, supported by a team who cares for their clients and each other.
TEAM-BASED SUPPORT
We want you to succeed! To make that happen, we connect you with dedicated Success Coordinators to guide you every step of the way.
PAID TRAINING
Get paid while learning. Amazing, right? Whether in the virtual classroom or during on-the-job training, our program equips you with the tools you need to succeed.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Upon completion of your training, you will be a skilled Home Support Worker and can pursue full-time, part-time or casual positions – whatever works best for you!
GREAT BENEFITS
Joining our Team Made for Caring means building a fulfilling career with competitive wages, benefits, and an RRSP matching program. The future is bright.
How to Apply
If you’re a caring and empathetic individual interested in a career in healthcare, apply to our HSW program today. It’s easy!
Complete your application to our HSW program online. This includes uploading your resume.
The program’s hiring team will review your application. If you are a qualified candidate, someone from our hiring team will connect with you to schedule an interview.
Potential candidates for the program will be required to attend an interview with the hiring team to discuss the opportunity in further detail.
Watch your inbox. Verbal and written offers to the program will be extended to successful candidates.
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