Personal Support Worker (PSW) Job – Ottawa
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1 year previous caregiving experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A Career with Purpose and Heart
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.
Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.
Caregiving as a Career
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.
Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.
We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.
What We Offer
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.
Happier Aging Philosophy
At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.
Caregiving as a Career
We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.
Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.
We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.
What We Offer
- Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
- Fantastic benefits package (30+ hours worked per week after first 90 days)
- 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
- 24/7 assistance related to client care
- In home care with private clients
- No union dues
- Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care
- Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
- Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
- Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
- Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
- Flexible scheduling
- 1 year previous caregiving experience
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English, other languages are an asset
- Proof of PSW Certification
- Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector
- Must be able to legally work in Canada
Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and personal care according to each client's care plan. Maintain client safety, use equipment properly, work within the limits of your training and experience, and complete records accurately.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least one year of caregiving experience, PSW certification, a current TB screen, and a Vulnerable Sector criminal record check. They must be legally eligible to work in Canada and communicate verbally and in writing in English; additional languages are an asset.
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Personal Care
- Following Care Plans
- Client Safety
- Safe Equipment Use
- Accurate Documentation
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Flexible Scheduling
Benefits
- Fantastic Benefits Package
- 24/7 Scheduling Support
- 24/7 Client Care Assistance
- Private Client Home Care
- No Union Dues
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Personal Support Worker
- Caregiving
- Home Health Care
- Personal Care
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Care Plan
- Client Safety
- Safe Equipment Use
- Documentation
- PSW Certification
- TB Screen
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
- Flexible Scheduling
- English Communication
- Private Client Care
- Happier Aging