Personal Support Worker (PSW) - New Grads Welcome - Ottawa

Eldercare Home Health Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Dementia care education

Free Uniform & PPE

Digital onboarding and paid training

Mentorship program for new hires

Job summary

Eldercare Home Health Inc. is seeking Personal Support Workers (PSWs) in Ottawa, Canada. This casual position welcomes new grads and requires a PSW certificate from an accredited program. Successful candidates will provide essential companionship, assist with daily living activities, and ensure the dignity of clients during care.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate compassion, critical thinking, and the ability to work weekends. Join a company that values its employees with awards for excellence and offers free training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certified PSWs who demonstrate compassion and critical thinking.
• Available to work on weekends (every weekend or alternate weekends).

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful companionship and stimulation to clients.
• Advocate for clients’ needs and monitor any changes.
• Assist clients with ADLs including meal preparation and personal care.

Skills

Compassion

Critical thinking

ADL assistance

Client advocacy

Education

PSW certificate from a government funded college

RPN or RN students with minimum placement experience

Job description

Personal Support Worker (PSW) - New Grads Welcome - Ottawa

Casual Ottawa, ON, CA

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1094

Integracare are actively looking for Personal Support Workers in Ottawa!

About Integracare:

Integracare is committed to providing the highest quality at‑home senior care which fosters client’s independence and joyful living wherever they call home! We are a home health care provider that has provides a wide range of private nursing care and personal support services for individuals in their homes, hospitals, retirement residences, and long‑term care facilities in Toronto for over 30 years. Integracare keeps “people” at the core of everything that we do. Our culture is built by hiring the most compassionate and engaging Caregivers, by sharing a common sense of purpose, by recognizing each Caregiver for their unique efforts and accomplishments and by sustaining a culture of continuous learning.

Integracare Inc. has been named as #1 Best Workplace in Healthcare in Canada & the 5 th Best Workplace in Canada (across all industries) in 2024 by Great Place to Work!

Why Integracare?

• Has been awarded the Great Place to Work in Healthcare award from 2020-2025
• Offers FREE Dementia care education both in-person and online
• Provides Free Uniform & Free PPE to keep you safe
• Has a competitive employee referralprogram (contact HR for more info)
• Provides digital onboarding and PAID online training
• Offers a Mentorship Program for all new hires so that they receive 1:1 guidance from an experienced peer
• Provides 24/7 support to all employees
• Provides employee excellence awards

What are we looking for?

Certified PSWs who demonstrate compassion, critical thinking and a desire to provide our clients with the highest quality care possible, as well as but not limited to:

• Provide meaningful companionship and stimulation to clients with various conditions
• Advocate for clients’ needsMonitor and report any changes to the client’s condition
• Assist clients with ADLs including meal preparation, personal care, bathing and safe transfers
• Ensure the privacy and dignity of clients while providing care
• Create moments of joy for clients during your care
• Provide care to the Client during the day (with adequate breaks)

Required Qualifications:

• PSW certificate from a government funded or NACC accredited college
• RPN or RN students with minimum placement experience
• Must be available to work on the weekends (i.e. every weekend or alternate weekends)

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Integracare is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal pay, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.