Personal Support Worker

Paramed; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading home and community care team in Ottawa as a Personal Support Worker. You will assist patients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and independence. Enjoy flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Mileage compensation

Employee perks and exclusive offers

Qualifications

• Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate positively with staff, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities including bathing and meal preparation.
• Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate

HCA/CCA Certification

Job description

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As an integral part of the home and community care team, you will support, encourage and provide independence for patients in their homes and community setting by assisting with activities of daily living.

Why you’ll love working here:

Best in class training and development programs

Celebration and Recognition programs

Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Mileage compensation

Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

Assist patients with activities of daily living including skin, hair, and oral care along with bathing, toileting, & peri-care

Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, including special diets, as determined by the care plan

Provide basic housekeeping tasks and companionship to help your patients enjoy a better quality of life

What you bring:

Valid Personal Support Worker Certificate

Ability to demonstrate compassion and care when interacting with patients

Reliability and flexibility

Passion for making a difference in your community

Valid driver license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from patient’s residences within a geographical area

Qualifications

1) Completed a PSW Program or HCA/CCA certification that meets the appropriate standards as required for the position

2) Experience in Long Term Care or community home care setting with exposure to dementia and palliative care is preferred

3) Knowledge and experience in care planning systems and documentation

4) Ability to communicate positively with other staff, residents/patients and families

5) Ability to provide care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, nursing care plans, ability to read and write English and understand verbal and written instructions in English

6) Experience working independently in Community Home Care is an asset

START DATE: 05/12/2025

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