Personal Support Worker

ComForCare Home Care - Ottawa Champlain; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care agency in Ottawa is looking for caring Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to help clients maintain independence and provide personal care. Ideal candidates must have a Personal Support Certificate and be available for flexible shifts, including weekends. This role requires providing mobility support, meal preparation, and companionship. The agency offers ongoing mentorship, paid training, and flexibility in scheduling.

Benefits

Ongoing mentorship

Paid training

Continuing education opportunities

Dementia training

24-hour support

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 doses of Covid vaccine.
• Experience as a PSW, especially in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities and personal care needs.
• Support mobility and transfers to improve range of motion.
• Plan and prepare meals according to dietary requirements.
• Manage light cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Provide companionship and respite services.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable transport

Flexible availability

Education

Personal Support Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Were on the lookout for caring and compassionate PSWs :

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships.

About us :

Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs.

Comforcare is a known brand with over 200 agencies (and still counting) both in Canada and North America. Our Caregivers are welcome and given priority consideration where ever we have a Comforcare office.

Values :

• Quality
• Compassion
• Reliability

What we’re looking for :

• Maximum and Flexible Availability
• Must have a Personal Support Certificate.
• Minimum 3 doses of Covid vaccine
• Access to reliable transportation is a bonus.
• Past experience in healthcare as a PSW specially in long term care.

Availability :

• Weekends - specially on Sundays
• Weekdays - Flexible working hours (Mornings, Evenings and Overnights)

What you’ll be doing :

• Help clients maintain their independence by assisting with daily activities, following the care plan and personal care needs.
• Provide support with mobility, transfers, and exercises to improve range of motion.
• Plan and prepare meals according to dietary requirements, and assist with feeding when necessary.
• Manage household tasks such as light cleaning and laundry to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
• Offer companionship and respite services to clients and their families, fostering emotional well-being.

Benefits of working with ComForCare :

• Ongoing Mentorship and Career Development : Continuous support and guidance for career growth.
• Paid Trainings : Compensated educational sessions.
• Continuing Education Opportunities : Chances to keep learning.
• Dementia Training : Education specifically related to dementia.
• Flexibility : Adaptability in scheduling.
• 24-Hour Support : Assistance available around the clock.
• Hands-On and Involved Management : Direct and active oversight