Personal Support Worker

EMPLOYER: Qualicare

JOB DESCRIPTION:


Join us at Qualicare Ottawa to work as a team to ease our clients’ care burdens and improve their quality of life safely through one-on-one personal home care. Become an active member in caring for your client with the assistance of the Nurse Manager. Qualicare is seeking staff who are innovative and creative and who want to bring Joy to clients giving them the best quality of life. If that is what is important to you then Qualicare wants you to be a part of this team.

 

Qualicare Offers:

  • Minimum 3 hour shifts or longer
  • Competitive compensation
  • RRSP Program
  • Training and skills development
  • Employee purchase discount programs
  • A supportive and respectful workplace
  • Paid Orientation
  • Matching caregivers to clients
  • Safe comfortable work environments
  • Flexible hours /Regular Schedules
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Personal Protective Equipment provided

 

Duties and Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to assistance with activities of daily activities, personal care, outings, light housekeeping, shift reports, and creating activity plans.

 

Qualifications:

  • PSW Certificate from an accredited school
  • Minimum 1 year experience
  • Vulnerable Sector Police check
  • TB Negative test
  • Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications
  • Experience with Dementia and Acquired Brain Injury would be an asset
  • Bilingual (French and English) would be an asset
  • Personal transportation would be an asset

 

Other Skills and Abilities

Experience working with clients who have cognitive impairments (short term memory, acquired brain injuries). Able to understand the clients’ needs and respond appropriately. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to stand, bend, squat, kneel, reach freely; and freely lift 23 kilograms; able to assist clients with pivot transfers, able to assist the client with dressing.

How to Apply:

Call 613-366-2899 or send your resume to HR@qualicareottawa.com or apply online at https://qualicareottawa.applicantstack.com/x/apply/a2672yy7xcgq


 


START DATE: Immediate


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