PSW - Personal Support Workers, Career opportunity in Ottawa, Ontario

Posting will remain open until all positions are filled

The PSW - Personal Support Worker - provides personal support and homemaking services to individuals and families in the home within the framework of Carefor policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. They Collaborate with all members of the health care team to meet the needs of individuals and attain their optimal level of independence and well being.

We provide a comprehensive benefit program which includes a defined pension plan with company match, health and dental and illness/disability plans.  Carefor Health & Community Services recognizes the importance of education and focuses on promotion of continuing education courses

Qualifications:

• Secondary school education preferred
• Certificate in Home Support Worker (Level I, II, III), Personal Support Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Health Care Aide
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate, if applicable
• Current CPR level C Certificate, if applicable
• Household management experience
• Experience working with elderly or ill individuals or children
• Must be able to communicate well in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to take direction well
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments
• Eligible candidates must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Access to a vehicle is an asset.