Benefits

- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development

Job Details

- Job Title: Caregiver (CareExpress Program)
- Location: Merrickville Wolford
- Type: Full‑time / Part‑time / Casual
- Reports to: Home Care Coordinator / Supervisor

About Us

Assisting Hands Home Care – Ottawa provides trusted, compassionate in‑home support services that allow seniors and adults with disabilities to live independently. We are launching our CareExpress Program, a unique subscription‑based service offering quick, task‑focused visits across local communities.

We are looking for dedicated Caregivers/Personal Support Workers who are passionate about making meaningful impacts through short, focused, and reliable support visits. We’re inviting caregivers who are curious, adaptable, and excited to be part of a new way of delivering care.

Job Summary

As a Caregiver with Assisting Hands Home Care in Ottawa, Ontario, you will be an essential part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate, person‑centered support to elderly and disabled clients in their homes. Your primary responsibility is to ensure each client’s comfort, safety, and independence while fostering a dignified, respectful workplace. You will assist clients with daily living activities and provide companionship, emotional support, and reliable care.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver task‑focused, short and quick visits that may include personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, companionship, mobility assistance, and errands.
- Work within a subscription‑based care model — something fresh in the industry — that gives families more choice and flexibility.
- Follow individualized care plans and document tasks completed during each visit using mobile scheduling tools.
- Maintain client dignity, respect, and safety in accordance with Ontario Health & Safety regulations and PHIPA privacy standards.
- Communicate promptly with supervisors about client needs, incidents, or schedule changes.




- Navigate the local community efficiently to provide care to multiple clients each day.

Key Requirements

- Education / Certification: Completion of Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate, Health Care Aide. Current CPR/First Aid certification (required).
- Mobility & Licensing:
- Must hold a valid Ontario driver’s license (G class).
- Must have a reliable vehicle with up‑to‑date insurance.

- Residency:

- Must live within a 10km – 15km radius of the Merrickville Wolford area to ensure punctuality and minimize travel time.

- Language Skills:

- Bilingual (English & French) – both verbal and written communication required.

- Experience:

- Previous caregiving or PSW experience in home care, long‑term care, or community health is an asset.

- Other Requirements:

- Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
- Proof of up‑to‑date immunizations, including TB testing and COVID‑19 vaccination.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join the CareExpress Team?

- Be part of a first‑of‑its‑kind program in Ottawa and its surrounding environment.
- Experience the difference of short, high‑impact visits that still bring warmth and connection.
- Work closer to home — assignments are designed to keep you in your community.
- Grow with us as we expand this exciting new model.

What We Offer

- Consistent client assignments within your community.
- Flexible scheduling with opportunities for full‑time or part‑time hours.
- Paid orientation and ongoing training.
- Supportive team culture with 24/7 office support.
- Competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement, and recognition programs.
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Flexible work schedules to accommodate personal commitments.

Working Conditions

- Physical demands may include lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items up to 20 lbs.
- Flexible hours may be required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on client needs.

Why Join Us?

At Assisting Hands Home Care, we believe that caregiving is more than a job – it’s a mission to he

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