CAREGiver - Live-In

Home Instead; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and Companions for live-in assignments. The role involves providing essential personal care, companionship, and support to clients in a comfortable environment. With flexible schedules and ongoing training, this position allows you to focus fully on one client, ensuring a fulfilling and impactful career in the home care sector.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Ongoing training

24-hour supervisory support

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push or pull 25 lbs.
• Available at least 24 hours a week, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Administer medication reminders.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Respect

Job description

Home Instead is looking for PSW's and Companion's to work in a live-in assignment. Typical shift is 8 am to 8 am next day.

Duties May Include

• Personal Care
• Dementia Care
• Companionship
• Light Housekeeping
• Meal Preparation
• Medication Reminders
• Palliative Care
• Alzheimer's Care
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Flexible schedules
• On-going training
• 24 hour supervisory support from administrative staff
• Don't have to run from client to client
• Can focus 100% of your time on one client
  
  

*No previous experience necessary - skills training provided by Home Instead*

Requirements

• Ability to lift, push or pull 25 lbs.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
• Ability to communicate with clients and family in a friendly and congenial manner
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutions
• Available at least 24 hours a week and available weekends
• Added benefit if you have a clean, safe and reliable vehicle with a current and valid Driver's License and Insurance (Abstract Required)
• Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, 3 Professional and Personal References
  
  

We have a variety of shifts available with competitive pay and benefits. Find out more about this fulfilling career opportunity at homeinstead.com