Personal Support Workers, Job offer in Ottawa, Ontario

Job Summary:

Casual and Part-time

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.

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
• Takes direction well
• Independent working skills
• Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts