Personal Support Worker (PSW) / Préposé(e) aux services de soutien à la personne (PSSP)

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

$22–$26 / hour

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Employment type: Temporary, Casual
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Provide direct personal care and daily living assistance to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and private homes, including hygiene, dressing, toileting, transfers, meals, and companionship. Monitor and document changes in patients’ physical or mental condition, report concerns to nursing or supervisory staff, and complete related care and home-support documentation.

Job details

About Calian At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team. Job Type: Casual Position Overview The Personal Support Worker (PSW) provides direct care and assistance to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or private homes. This role supports patients with activities of daily living, monitors changes in condition, and escalates concerns to nursing or supervisory staff as required. Responsibilities Assist with personal hygiene and grooming, including bathing, skincare, oral care, and hair care Assist with dressing and undressing Support toileting needs, including bedpans, urinals, commodes, incontinence products, leg bags, and bowel routines Assist with personal aids such as dentures, hearing aids, and prosthetics Support transferring, positioning, and ambulation using mechanical aids and transfer devices Provide companionship and emotional support Perform home support duties such as menu planning, meal preparation, and feeding assistance Perform light housekeeping and laundry as required Observe, document, and report changes in physical or mental condition to the case supervisor or charge nurse Complete required documentation related to personal care and home management services Qualifications PSW certification from an accredited institution (or equivalent) English or French communication required; bilingualism is an asset Availability after-hours (5-7pm) and Weekends Current CPR certification Vulnerable Sector Police Check completed within the last 12 months Negative TB test within the last 12 months (or chest X-ray with no abnormalities if previously positive) Access to a mobile device and internet Minimum two doses of COVID-19 vaccination Additional Requirements Ability to travel to multiple sites, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and private homes Ability to remain alert and attentive while assigned to a patient Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to monitor patients for extended periods Ability to respond quickly in urgent situations Patience, professionalism, and respectful conduct Proficiency with basic technology Compensation Hourly Rate: $22.00 – $25.50 per hour based on skills and experience Vacancy We have 10 available positions. Aperçu du poste Le ou la préposé(e) aux services de soutien à la personne (PSSP) fournit des soins directs et de l’assistance aux patients dans les hôpitaux, les établissements de soins de longue durée ou les domiciles privés. Ce rôle consiste à soutenir les patients dans les activités de la vie quotidienne, à surveiller les changements dans leur état et à signaler toute préoccupation au personnel infirmier ou de supervision, au besoin. Responsabilités Aider à l’hygiène personnelle et au toilettage, y compris le bain, les soins de la peau, les soins buccaux et les soins capillaires Aider à l’habillage et au déshabillage Soutenir les besoins liés à l’élimination, y compris l’utilisation de bassins de lit, urinoirs, chaises d’aisance, produits d’incontinence, sacs urinaires et routines intestinales Aider à l’utilisation d’aides personnelles telles que les dentiers, appareils auditifs et prothèses Soutenir les transferts, le positionnement et la mobilisation à l’aide d’équipements mécaniques et de dispositifs de transfert Offrir de la compagnie et un soutien émotionnel Effectuer des tâches de soutien à domicile telles que la planification des menus, la préparation des repas et l’aide à l’alimentation Effectuer l’entretien ménager léger et la lessive, au besoin Observer, documenter et signaler les changements de l’état physique ou mental au superviseur de cas ou à l’infirmier(ère) responsable Compléter la documentation requise relative aux soins personnels et aux services de gestion du domicile Qualifications Certification de PSSP délivrée par un établissement accrédité (ou équivalent) Capacité de communiquer en anglais ou en français requise; le bilinguisme est un atout Disponibilité pour travailler en dehors des heures d’ouverture (17 h – 19 h) et le fin de semaine Certification RCR valide Vérification des antécédents judiciaires – secteur vulnérable complétée au cours des 12 derniers mois Test de dépistage de la tuberculose négatif effectué au cours des 12 derniers mois (ou radiographie pulmonaire récente sans anomalie si test positif antérieur) Accès à un appareil mobile et à Internet Minimum de deux doses du vaccin contre la COVID-19 Exigences supplémentaires Capacité de se déplacer entre plusieurs sites, y compris les hôpitaux, les établissements de soins de longue durée et les domiciles privés Capacité de demeurer vigilant(e) et attentif(ve) lorsqu’assigné(e) à un patient Capacité de soulever et transporter des charges allant jusqu’à 30 livres Solides compétences en communication et en travail d’équipe Capacité de surveiller des patients pendant de longues périodes Capacité de réagir rapidement en situation urgente Patience, professionnalisme et comportement respectueux Maîtrise des technologies de base Rémunération Taux horaire : 22,00 $ à 25,50 $ de l’heure selon les compétences et l’expérience Poste vacant Nous avons 10 postes disponibles. AI Usage Disclosure At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team. Security clearances A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position. Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process.

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Requirements

A PSW certification from an accredited institution or equivalent, current CPR certification, and the specified recent vulnerable-sector check and TB screening are required; applicants must also have at least two COVID-19 vaccine doses and access to a mobile device and internet. The role requires English or French communication, availability during evenings and weekends, travel between care sites, the ability to lift up to 30 pounds, and patience, attentiveness, and strong communication and teamwork skills.