Do you have a genuine passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of others? Sanctum Care Group Inc. invites you to turn that compassion into a meaningful and stable career in Canada. We are actively hiring dedicated home support workers and providing full visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.
This role is more than a job; it’s a calling that offers the profound reward of enabling individuals to live with dignity and independence in their own homes. With the promise of a new beginning, this opportunity provides not only a competitive salary starting at approximately $20 per hour but also a direct pathway to building your future in one of the world’s most welcoming countries, all while doing work that truly matters.
Responsibilities of Home Support Worker Jobs in Canada
- Personal care helps with things like bathing, grooming, dressing, and other personal hygiene chores.
- Medication management means giving medicines as directed and keeping track of when they are due.
- Meal preparation means planning and making healthy meals based on people’s tastes and dietary needs.
- Light housekeeping tasks, like cleaning, doing laundry, and organizing living areas, are part of household tasks.
- Mobility assistance means helping people who have trouble moving around by using mobility tools if needed.
- Emotional Support: Being a friend, giving emotional support, and doing things that are good for your mental health.
- Transportation: Going with clients to meetings, shopping trips, or fun activities.
- Documentation means keeping accurate records of the care given, any changes in the client’s health, and any problems or incidents.
- Collaboration: Working together with family members, healthcare professionals, and other support staff to make sure that all of their needs are met.
- Safety: Making sure that clients are safe by finding and fixing possible dangers.
Job Requirements for Home Support Worker in Canada
- Education and Training: Most jobs require at least a high school diploma. Some employers might want to hire people who have more training or a certification in personal support, home support, or a related area.
- Experience: Having worked as a caregiver, home support worker, or in a similar job before is often a plus. This could mean working in private houses, hospitals, or nursing homes.
- Language Skills: You will need to be able to speak English or French well in order to interact with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Work Permit That Is Still Current: You must have a current work permit or be able to get one in Canada. When an employer sponsors a visa, they will generally help with the application process.
- Criminal Record Check: To make sure clients are safe, you may need a clear criminal record check or a vulnerable sector check.
- Health Clearance: To make sure you are physically able to do the job of a Home Support Worker, some companies may ask for a medical clearance.
- Compassionate and Caring Attitude: Employers want to hire people who show understanding, compassion, and a real desire to help others.
- Flexibility: To meet the needs of their clients, home support workers may need to work different hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Driver’s License (optional): Having a valid driver’s license and access to a car may be helpful for this job, depending on the conditions.
- Training in First Aid/CPR (optional but recommended): It is not always necessary to have training in first aid and CPR, but it can be helpful in an emergency.
Education & Experience:
You must have a high school diploma, and any extra training or license in healthcare or caregiving will be seen as an asset. We look for people who are dedicated and passionate about giving great care, so we value both formal schooling and real-world experience.
Benefits of Home Support Worker
- Visa Sponsorship: One of the best things about this program is that it can help you get a work visa by having your company or an agency pay for it. This support can make it easier for you to get into Canada and get a job as a home support worker.
- Stable Work: Canada always needs Home Support Workers because its population is getting older and more people need in-home care services. This gives you job security and the chance to work there for a long time.
- A competitive salary is what most home support workers in Canada get, and it may include perks like health insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.
- Professional Development: As a Home help Worker, you can learn a lot about healthcare, client help, and caregiving. You can also get more training and certification to get better at what you do and move up in your job.
- Work That’s Fun and Rewarding: A lot of people really enjoy their jobs as Home Support Workers. By giving clients the necessary care and support in their own homes, you have the chance to make a positive difference in their lives.
- Flexibility: Home Support Worker jobs often give you the freedom to set your own hours and schedules, but it depends on the company and the job. This can help people who are trying to balance work with other obligations or duties.
- Opportunity to Immigrate: Working as a Home Support Worker with Visa Sponsorship can help people who want to move to Canada become permanent residents. Some states also have programs just for healthcare workers who want to move there.
- Training and Development: Your employer may offer training and professional development opportunities to help you learn more about things like personal care, managing medications, and specialized care techniques.
- Diversity at Work: Home Support Workers may work with clients from a wide range of communities and backgrounds, which can make their job more interesting and culturally fulfilling.
- Community Impact: Home support workers improve their clients’ quality of life and the health of the community as a whole by helping them with daily tasks, looking out for their health, and encouraging them to be independent.
Visa Requirement:
Visa Sponsorship & Application Streams
The new pilots consist of two streams
- Canadian workers Stream: For candidates who are currently living and working in Canada, this stream will open
- Candidates Not Employed in Canada Stream: For foreign applicants looking for work in Canada, this stream will open at a later time.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Home Support Worker Pilot, applicants must:
- Attain a minimum of level 4 in either French or English on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB).
- Education: Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, if earned outside of Canada, validated by an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
- job Experience or Training: Possess a minimum of six months of recent, pertinent home care job experience, either domestically or overseas, or have finished a six-month home care training certification.
- Job Offer: Obtain a full-time employment offer from a Canadian employer who qualifies, except Quebec. Private homes, home care companies, and pediatric care providers are among the qualified employers. Offers of employment from placement or recruitment firms are not accepted.
Required Documentation
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Valid Passport: Verify that your passport is up to date and will remain valid during the application process.
- Educational Credentials: If the education was received outside of Canada, submit an ECA report along with academic credentials, such as a high school diploma.
- Updated Resume: Describe your professional background, especially in positions involving home care.
- Professional References: If possible, provide references from prior bosses or employers.
- Results of an approved language test proving CLB level 4 competency should be submitted.
- Job Offer Letter: Get a formal offer of employment from a Canadian employer who qualifies.
- Additional paperwork: Fill out the required paperwork, including IMM 5669 and IMM 0008 (Generic Application Form for Canada). (Schedule A—Background/Declaration) , and IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information
Conclusion:
This is your chance to shine in Canada if you have a strong desire to help people and are prepared to have a significant influence on their lives. In addition to providing a rewarding position as a home support worker, Sanctum Care Group Inc. sponsors visas, giving foreign candidates a direct route to employment and possible immigration. Given the growing need for in-home care, this position provides stability, room for advancement, and a genuine opportunity to create a better future.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What salary and benefits can I expect as a home support worker?
An hourly wage of $20, health insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and visa sponsorship assistance for international applicants.
Is English the preferred language for applications?
Yes, applications should be submitted in the English language.
How do I become a home support worker in Canada?
A college or other courses in home support are typically required in addition to some secondary school education. Certification in first aid may be required. Completion of a training program in convalescent care, care of persons with disabilities, or a related field may be required.
