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.