Website Closing The Gap
Get paid to begin your career in healthcare! Join our 10-week paid training program to become a Home Support Worker with Closing the Gap Healthcare.
Description:
Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated 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 Muskoka, ON and will include travel within the region.
(Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville, North of Huntsville (Burk’s Falls, Sundridge), and East/West areas- Port Severn, Emsdale)
Cohort Start Date:
July 15,2025
September 8,2025
November 3,2025
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™.
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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