02 Nov
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Personal Residence (Barrhaven)
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Ottawa
02 Nov
Personal Residence (Barrhaven)
Ottawa
Job Title: Personal Support Worker (PSW) – Private Residence
Location:
Private home in Barrhaven East (off of Prince of Wales). Position Type: Full-time or Part-time(split
- shift), specific hour required (mornings and evenings). 6:30-7am to 9am (morning routine), 4pm to 8:30pm (evening routine). Start Date: Immediately or as agreed upon Position Summary: We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Personal Support Worker (PSW) to provide in-home care for two seniors in a private residence. The ideal candidate will support daily living activities while promoting independence, dignity, and a safe, comfortable environment. One senior has advanced Parkinson’s. He moves very slowly and requires the constant assistance of one person to move around the home.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Support mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as required
- Administer or remind clients to take medications as directed
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Perform light housekeeping duties (bathroom tidiness, bed making)
- Monitor and report changes in physical or cognitive health
- Assist with scheduling and attending medical appointments if needed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful home environment
Qualifications:
- PSW certificate or equivalent experience
- Previous experience working with seniors, preferably in a home setting
- Knowledge of safe lifting and transfer techniques
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (preferred)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, patient, and compassionate demeanor Additional
Requirements:
- Ability to work independently in a private home setting
- Criminal record check (including vulnerable sector screening)
- Valid driver’s license (preferred). Working
Conditions:
- Flexible hours, morning and evenings required for helping with breakfast and dinner and bed routine.
- Physically demanding at times (lifting, assisting with mobility)
- Warm, family-oriented home setting Compensation: [Hourly rate or salary to be discussed based on experience]
Job Type
Full-time Pay: $21.00-$22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule Work
Location:
In person
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🏢 Personal Residence (Barrhaven)
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