Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker

Qualicare, Ottawa; Alexandria; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shifts 2–12 hours

Flexible hours – choose shifts

PPE provided

Competitive wages

Referral bonuses

Continuing education programs

Ongoing client relationships

Making a difference in clients' lives

QPath Career Pathways Training

Job summary

Qualicare Homecare in Ottawa is looking for compassionate Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to join our home care team. The role involves assisting clients with personal care under the supervision of the Care Coordinator, delivering essential daily support to improve quality of life.

Ideal candidates hold a PSW certificate or equivalent, with CPR/First Aid certification and the ability to travel within the territory. The position supports flexible shifts and ongoing client relationships.

Qualifications

• PSW Certificate or equivalent required or being a foreign-trained nurse or nursing student considered.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it is expected.
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray is required.
• Ability to travel around the location territory.
• Access to Internet and a mobile phone required.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and hygiene.
• Meal preparation.
• Light housekeeping.
• Accompany clients on outings.
• Shopping and errands.
• Medication assistance/reminders.
• Ambulation and transporting of clients.
• Provide companionship to clients.
• Ability to follow care plans.
• Documentation/Charting of care delivered.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Reliable

Education

PSW Certificate or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 2 hours up to 12 hours
• Flexible working hours - Select your own shifts
• PPE provided (Personal protective equipment)
• Competitive Wages
• Referral bonuses
• Continuing education programs
• Ongoing shifts in order to build close relationships with our clients
• Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications
• Free education and training with QPath Career Pathways Program

Company Overview

Qualicare Homecare is looking for compassionate, caring, and reliable individuals to join our family as Personal Support Workers (PSWs)/ Caregivers. Qualicare location offers home care services that focus on providing the best quality of life for our clients and peace of mind for their families.

Qualicare, Ottawa has immediate openings for Personal Support Workers/ Caregivers!

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs.

Job Summary

The Personal Support Worker is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and hygiene
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Accompany clients on outings
• Shopping and errands
• Medication Assist/ Reminders
• Ambulation and transporting of clients
• Provide companionship to clients
• Ability to follow care-plan
• Documentation/Charting

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse, nursing student).
• Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Ability to travel around location territory
• Access to Internet/mobile phone