Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker

Qualicare, Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Competitive wages

Referral bonuses

Free education and training

PPE provided

Ongoing shifts

Job summary

A home care service provider in Ottawa is seeking compassionate and reliable Personal Support Workers (PSWs). The PSWs will assist clients with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and more, contributing significantly to improving the quality of life for those facing medical challenges. Candidates must possess a Personal Support Worker Certificate and current CPR/First Aid training. Flexible working hours are available.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal care and hygiene.
• Meal preparation.
• Light housekeeping.
• Accompany clients on outings.
• Shopping and errands.
• Medication assist / reminders.
• Ambulation and transporting clients.
• Documentation / charting.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Ability to follow care-plan

Communication

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent

CPR / First Aid training

Job description

Benefits / Perks

• Shifts ranging anywhere from 1 hours up to 6 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 clients 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 clientsProvide 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