Developmental Support Worker / Personal Support Worker / Certified Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide - Kanata Centrum, Ottawa - CAD$108.00/week

Description

About the Clients:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a couple in Kanata, Ottawa. The husband is 80 years old with a heart condition (having had two open heart surgeries and five stents) and is recovering from pneumonia contracted earlier this year, which has left him weakened. His wife is younger and physically stronger but experiences memory challenges. The husband comes from a generation where cooking wasn't part of his skillset, and both need support ensuring they have proper, timely meals. They currently rely on ready-made meal services like Red Apron but struggle with meal preparation and timing—sometimes not eating until 9 PM, which isn't conducive to their health needs.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare nutritious evening meals using ready-made meal kits and frozen meal services
- Ensure meals are served at appropriate times (ideally between 4-7 PM)
- Light meal planning and preparation that can be reheated on days without visits
- Potential light grocery shopping for fresh ingredients as needed
- General companionship and support during meal times
- Submit receipts for any purchases made on behalf of the family
- Adapt to evolving care needs as the family's situation develops

What We're Looking For:

- A warm, patient caregiver who understands the challenges of aging and health recovery
- Someone with robust meal preparation skills—ideally a caregiver who has experience cooking for their own family
- Ability to follow simple meal kit instructions and create appetizing, healthy meals




- Reliability and punctuality to ensure consistent meal times
- Flexibility to potentially increase hours as care needs evolve
- Understanding of working with clients who have memory challenges and cardiac conditions
- Someone who can build trust and rapport with the family gradually

Schedule:

Starting with 2 visits per week, with potential to increase as needs develop. Visits would be 2-3 hours in the late afternoon/early evening (approximately 4-7 PM timeframe). Specific days and times to be determined based on caregiver and family availability. The family prefers to start slowly and build up the relationship over time.

Pay & Hours

CAD$27.00/hr

Hourly rate

CAD$108.00/week

Per week

Estimated EarningsBased on 2 day(s)/week

Required Days

Sunday 5:00pm-7:00pm

Wednesday 5:00pm-7:00pm

Expected start date

Immediately

Location

Kanata Centrum, Ottawa

Care needs

- Meal prep

- Companionship

- Shopping assistance

Requirements

License/Certification

- Personal Support Worker (PSW)

- Developmental Service Worker (DSW)

- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

- Health Care Aide (HCA)

Required languages

- English

Additional Considerations

About the Clients:

We're seeking a compassionate caregiver for a couple in Kanata, Ottawa. The husband is 80 years old with a heart condition (two open heart surgeries, five stents)



and is recovering from severe pneumonia contracted earlier this year. His wife is younger and physically stronger but experiences memory challenges. They live independently in their home and receive frozen meal deliveries but need support ensuring proper meal preparation and timing.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare evening meals using pre-delivered frozen meal kits and ready-made options
- Follow simple meal preparation instructions and ensure meals are served at appropriate times
- Light grocery shopping for fresh ingredients as needed
- Provide companionship and conversation during visits
- Submit receipts for any shopping expenses through the caregiver app
- Maintain a consistent, reliable schedule

What We're Looking For:

- PSW certification required
- Experience with meal preparation and cooking skills (caregivers who are mothers or have extensive home cooking experience strongly preferred)
- Patient, warm personality comfortable working with seniors
- Understanding of working with clients who have heart conditions and memory challenges
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable starting with shorter visits and potentially expanding hours as needs evolve
- Ability to work independently while following care plans

Schedule:

Starting with 2 visits per week, approximately 2 hours per visit, during late afternoon/early evening hours (between 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM). The family prefers to start small and gradually increase support as comfort levels grow. Specific days and times to be determined based on caregiver and family availability. This is a trial-based arrangement with potential to expand hours and responsibilities over time.

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