Community Support Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Community Support Assistant to provide daily living assistance and personal support to individuals in assisted living facilities, long-term care settings, hospice environments, and private homes.

The successful candidate will help individuals maintain their comfort, dignity, safety, and independence by assisting with daily activities, providing companionship, and supporting established care plans. This role involves working collaboratively with care teams, following safety procedures, and contributing to a respectful and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene, in accordance with their care plans.
- Provide mobility assistance and support with transfers using approved techniques and equipment.
- Offer medication reminders and assist with medication-related tasks only as permitted by applicable regulations, training, and employer policies.
- Prepare and serve meals according to individual dietary requirements and assist with feeding when indicated in the care plan.
- Perform light housekeeping duties, including maintaining clean, organized, and safe personal living spaces.
- Encourage participation in social activities and provide companionship to support emotional well-being.
- Observe and report changes in an individual's condition or behavior to the appropriate supervisor or healthcare professional.
- Maintain accurate records of care activities, observations, and other required documentation.
- Follow established infection prevention, workplace safety, privacy, and emergency procedures.
- Communicate respectfully with individuals, families, colleagues, and other care professionals as appropriate.
- Support individual dignity, personal preferences, independence, and confidentiality at all times.





Qualifications and Experience

- Previous experience in caregiving, personal support, assisted living, long-term care, hospice, or home care is an asset.
- Experience supporting individuals with mobility limitations, disabilities, dementia, or other care needs is considered an advantage.
- Familiarity with personal care, meal preparation, basic housekeeping, and safe mobility assistance.
- Knowledge of safe transfer techniques and the appropriate use of mobility aids is an asset.
- Ability to recognize and report changes in an individual's condition.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Patience, empathy, reliability, and a respectful approach to providing care.
- Ability to follow care plans, workplace procedures, and instructions from supervisors.
- Relevant training or certifications in personal support, first aid, CPR, or related areas may be required depending on the position and applicable regulations.

Physical and Work Requirements

- Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the role, including standing, walking, bending, and assisting with mobility and transfers, with appropriate equipment and assistance.
- Ability to follow safe patient-handling procedures and use designated lifting aids when required.
- Willingness to work in the assigned care setting and follow applicable health, safety, and infection prevention procedures.

Work Environment This position may involve working in assisted living facilities, long-term care homes, hospice settings, or clients' private residences. Responsibilities and schedules may vary depending on the care setting and individual support needs.

The Community Support Assistant plays an important role in promoting comfort, independence, safety, and quality of life through dependable, respectful, and person-centred support.

Pay: $19.15-$32.84 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Advantages

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Support Assistant (Ottawa)
🏢 Carinho Community Support Foundation
📍 Ottawa