Personal Support Worker

ComForCare; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ComForCare is seeking compassionate Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in Ottawa to assist clients with their daily living activities and support their independence. Ideal candidates will have their Personal Support Certificate, flexibility in scheduling, and a commitment to providing quality care. Join our dedicated team and contribute to a rewarding environment that helps others live their best lives.

Benefits

Ongoing Mentorship and Career Development

Paid Trainings

Continuing Education Opportunities

Dementia Training

24-Hour Support

Hands-On Management

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Personal Support Certificate.
• Minimum 3 doses of Covid vaccine.
• Past experience in healthcare as a PSW, especially in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities according to their care plan.
• Provide support with mobility and transfers.
• Manage household tasks and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Flexibility

Independence

Education

Personal Support Certificate

Job description

We’re 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.

Our 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
  
  

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Live your best life possible while helping others live theirs.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day.

At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be:

• Treated with respect and dignity.
• Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
• Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.
  
  

Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work! Thousands of ComForCare employees were surveyed and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with 90% agreeing that ComForCare is in fact a Great Place To Work.

By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.