Regional Home Support Worker (HSW Contract)$24.64 per hour ($ % in lieu of vacation and benefits)24 to 34 hours per week, Monday - FridayContract pending Vacancy due to Maternity Leave (February 23, 2026 to approximately August 28, 2026)Opportunity to transition to Casual HSW Position after 6 months ContractAt Community Support Connections, we wake up each morning energized about the difference we make in the lives of our clients; people who could be your parents, grandparents, friends, or neighbours. Working with hundreds of amazing volunteers, donors, and community partners, we provide a wide range of community supports for older adults and people with different abilities to help them live at home with independence and dignity – something we all deserve. We are truly caring and client-centered and are constantly innovating; looking for new and better ways to provide the best care and supports possible.Passion and commitment permeate everything we do. Driven by our values, we treat our clients, volunteers, donors, and each other, with dignity and respect. We are committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and welcoming candidates from different backgrounds and all life experiences. We believe the best way to serve our clients and volunteers is to create an environment and culture that empowers our staff to be as productive and happy as possible.If what we do resonates with your core values, then we want to hear from youThe Role: The Regional Home Support Worker contributes to the mission of Community Support Connections by visiting clients in their own homes and assisting them with activities of daily living. Who You Are: You have excellent time management, organization, communication and active listening skills. You work independently but seek advice when required.



You respect privacy and confidentiality and handle personal health information responsibly. You are dependable, responsive and trustworthy. You are compassionate and caring and can respectfully set and maintain clear boundaries. You are observant and comfortable immediately reporting client concerns and safety hazards. RESPONSIBILITIESService DeliveryHome SupportContacts clients to confirm service before travellingReceives clear communication from client on expectations and agreed upon tasks before beginning workThoroughly cleans specific areas as agreed upon with the client, including:Vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, moppingWashing dishes, cleaning the kitchen, wiping out fridges and microwavesCleaning and restocking the bathroomTaking out trash/recyclingWiping down/sanitizing surfaces, doors, handrails, window frames, light switches, door handlesLaundry and changing bed linensLight meal preparation (i.E. making sandwiches or reheating cold or frozen food)Light grocery shopping and putting away purchased itemsOther homemaking duties as requiredAdministrationCommunicates with office regarding client cancellations and concernsKeeps appointment times and informs all when running lateCollects client signatures in agreement to time spent at each visitCollects periodic satisfaction/progress reportsSubmits timesheets each weekNotices and reports changes in client behaviours or circumstancesEnsures all client information is communicated and kept up-to-dateMaintains accurate schedule of clients QUALIFICATIONSAvailability to work a minimum of 24 hours a week1-year related skilled experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceValid Driver's License and daily access to a safe, licensed and reliable vehicle for travel to and from client homesCurrent Emergency First Aid/CPR A Certificate (or be willing to acquire by time of employment)Successful Vulnerable Sector Police Check and 3 personal referencesWORKING HOURS AND ENVIRONMENTMust be available five days/weekAble to work flexible hours Able to travel to individual client homes in Waterloo RegionAble to work with clients who smoke and have pets preferredCommunity Support Connections is an award-winning non-profit organizationcommitted to diversity, equity and inclusion. If this role sounds like the opportunityyou have been looking for - we would really love to hear from youPlease submit your resume and cover letter, clearly identifying the unique attributes you bring to the position by February 14, We are happy to accommodate the needs of qualified candidates in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know how to best meet your needs.NOTE: Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Check out to learn more about our programs and services You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

📌 Regional Home Support Worker - C$24.6 An Hour (Kitchener)
🏢 Community Support Connections
📍 Kitchener