Caregiver

Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Training & development Come Join Our Family! 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 environment. You will assist clients with daily living activities and provide companionship, emotional support, and reliable care. Key Responsibilities Personal Care: Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other aspects of personal hygiene. Mobility Support: Help clients with mobility and transfers, using safe handling techniques and assistive devices as needed. Nutritional Support: Provide nutritional support to clients as needed Medication Assistance: Remind and assist clients with their medications, ensuring adherence to care plans (training provided). Household Assistance: Perform light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and other domestic tasks. Companionship: Engage clients in meaningful activities and conversation to reduce isolation and provide emotional support. Health Monitoring: Observe and document any changes in clients’ health and report to the care coordinator or supervisor. Transportation: Provide or arrange transportation for appointments, errands, and outings, if required. Emergency Response: Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies, following agency protocols to ensure client safety. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent; certification as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) or equivalent training preferred. Experience: Previous experience in caregiving, healthcare, or a related field is an asset but not required. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to client care. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Basic understanding of medical terminology and health care procedures (training provided). Certifications: Current First Aid and CPR certification. Clear Vulnerable Sector Check or Criminal Background Check. Up-to-date vaccinations, including COVID-19 and influenza. Proof of tuberculosis (TB) clearance, either through a recent negative test or chest x-ray as required by provincial regulations. Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred 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. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications. Paid training opportunities and continuous professional development. Supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement. Flexible work schedules to accommodate personal commitments. Why Join Us? At Assisting Hands Home Care, we believe that caregiving is more than a job - it’s a mission to help others live fulfilling, independent lives in the comfort of their homes. Join us to make a meaningful impact in your community with a team that values respect, compassion, and quality care. Application Process: Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Provide compassionate, person-centered support to elderly and disabled clients within their homes to ensure safety and independence. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.

Requires a high school diploma and current First Aid/CPR certification, with a PSW certification preferred. Candidates must pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and provide proof of required vaccinations and TB clearance.

• Competitive salary • Flexible schedule • Opportunity for advancement • Training & development • Paid training opportunities • Continuous professional development

• Clinical carePreferred

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• Personal Care
• Mobility Support
• Nutritional Support
• Medication Assistance
• Household Assistance
• Companionship
• Health Monitoring
• Emergency Response
• Interpersonal Communication
• Patient Care
• Time Management
• Collaboration

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week