Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Ottawa

Position: Personal Support Workers (PSW) – Community Care

Location: Ottawa

Choice Homecare/Healthcare is a recognized and Accredited Healthcare provider serving families in the Ottawa and Champlain area. From companionship services through complex care, we support families by delivering customized and well-rounded care that honours their wish to safely remain at home. No matter the situation, we will always be here for you.

Choice Homecare/Healthcare is looking for compassionate caregivers to join our team for current and growth opportunities.

We are currently seeking PSWs to provide exceptional community in-home client care using their acquired skills to become an active member in planning for your client’s care with the assistance of the nurse manager. Choice Homecare/Healthcare is seeking individuals who want to bring joy to clients, offering the best quality of life. If that is important to you then Choice Homecare/ Healthcare wants you to be a part of our team!

Choice Homecare/Healthcare offers:

- Competitive compensation ranges between $19 and $21 per hour with annual raises.

- Paid kilometers between clients

- PAID orientation

- Celebration and recognition awards for eligible employees

- Full Time schedules available – this way we can build your schedule based on your availability

- Caregiver/Client matching system to ensure needs will be mutually met as per culture, temperament, skills and experience

- Live 24/7 nurse and scheduling support while on shift

- A safe and comfortable work environment including Personal Protective Equipment and flexible scheduling

- Continuous training and support to build your skills and increase career opportunities

- Company sponsored Benefit plan includes

Premium co-pay with comprehensive health coverage including prescription, health professional, and vision care.

- Employee Life, Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

- CAA roadside assistance program and buyer discount program

- RRSP matching program

- Employee engagement opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to, assisting with daily activities, personal care, assisting with mobility, light housekeeping, effective reporting and creating activity plans.

Choice Homecare/Healthcare requires candidates who:

- Are Certified Personal Support Workers or equivalent (HSW, HCA, RPN, RN, foreign trained health professional) with a minimum one year experience

- Are proficient in communicating in English (verbal and written)

- Are able to provide care in home settings anywhere within the city of Ottawa

- Have a valid police vulnerable sectors check (completed within the past 12 months)

- Demonstrate a commitment to client care through reliability and flexibility

- Have a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray (completed within the past 12 months)

- Have valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle with proof of insurance

- Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents of Canada with a valid open work permit with a minimum of six months prior to expiration.

- Availability to work across mornings, afternoons, evenings and overnights including every other weekend - this way we can build you a great schedule

- Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset

- Have internet access through a mobile device

- Have high energy and drive to deliver excellent care through strong communication skills