Posted 4 months ago
Personal Cook #758
@ Spark Lifecare
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Spark Lifecare is hiring an independent contractor personal cook for an adult client living with mental health challenges in Central Ottawa. The work centres on meal preparation with attentive, adaptive caregiving, at 7.5 to 12.5 hours per week and $28 per hour.
Pay:
$28 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare meals tailored to the client's preferences
- Maintain close attention to the client's safety and well-being
- Adapt to the client's specific needs and routines
- Create a safe, supportive, and caring environment
Requirements summary:
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months
- Meal preparation experience and competency
- Smartphone with a data plan
- Post-secondary education or strong personal experience (asset)
- Experience with trauma/PTSD or mental health (asset)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 10 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, CPR Level C |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Welcome... To a place where imagination becomes possibility. A place where limits are discarded, boundaries are broadened, passions are discovered, challenges are overcome, and lives are transformed. Spark connects you to a local community of skilled and passionate caregivers. We match our clients to people fully committed to helping them live happier and healthier lives. Our goal is to move our clients beyond surviving with their needs, and help them thrive with: * Respite Care * Companion & Attendant Care * Depression & Anxiety Support * Developmental & Disability Support * Rehabilitation Support * Gerontology & Senior Care * Therapeutic Mentoring * Special Needs Tutoring * Acquired Brain Injury Support * Occupational Therapy * Physiotherapy * Psychotherapy * Yoga Therapy * Massage Therapy * Case Management * Nursing * Social Work * Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) A spark is something that ignites, catalyzes, inspires. We are your spark. Come and ignite your life.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,292
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 110
- Reported office locations
- 10 Florence St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0W7, CA
- Cornwall, Ontario, CA
- Kingston, Ontario, CA
- Brockville, Ontario, CA
- Toronto, Ontario, CA
- Quinte West, Ontario, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Wellness
- Nursing and Residential Care
- Other recorded names
- Spark Lifecare
- Specialties
- Therapeutic & Traditional Respite Services
- Disability Support Services
- Senior Support Services
- Rehabilitation Support Services
- Motor Vehicle Accident Services
- and Personal Care Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Welcome... To a place where imagination becomes possibility. A place where limits are discarded, boundaries are broadened, passions are discovered, challenges are overcome, and lives are transformed. Spark connects you to a local community of skilled and passionate caregivers. We match our clients to people fully committed to helping them live happier and healthier lives. Our goal is to move our clients beyond…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | Therapeutic & Traditional Respite ServicesDisability Support ServicesSenior Support ServicesRehabilitation Support ServicesMotor Vehicle Accident Servicesand Personal Care Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 52 |
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Personal Cook #758
Independent Contractor
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Our Purpose
At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy to steer their healthcare journey and equipping them with the necessary resources to take control of their health.
Spark is an innovative, award-winning, inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community. If you have a passion for helping people and wish to collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals who are committed, hardworking and dedicated, we invite you to become part of our network of healthcare providers!
Personal Cook #758
Our client is an adult woman, living with mental health challenges in Central Ottawa. Our primary focus of care is meal preparation. We are seeking someone who can provide a nurturing and supportive adult caregiving experience, with strong instincts to ensure the clients safety and well-being at all times. The ability to learn and adapt to the clients specific preferences, while maintaining a high level of attentiveness, is essential.
You would be the ideal candidate if you are compassionate, reliable, and adaptable. Someone who takes pride and initiative in creating a safe, supportive, and caring environment tailored to the clients needs.
Requirements:
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Smartphone with a data plan
- Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months
- Meal preparation experience & competency in this area is required
Assets:
- Post Secondary education or strong personal experience
- Imperative to have a high sense of awareness & attention to detail
- Experience working with individuals living with Trauma/PTSD (Mental health).
Hours:
7.5 - 12.5 hours weekly
Rate of Pay:
$28/hour
Why Join Spark Lifecare?
Flexible caseload and schedule: Whatever our clients age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.
Access to mentorship and resources: At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at: www.sparku.ca
Reward programs: Earn rewards for referring new team members and helping us grow our talented team.
Inclusivity: Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse and inclusive. We are committed to a fair, equitable, inclusive, and accessible application and selection process.
Accommodations: Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at [email protected]
Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications while supporting efficiency and consistency. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and equitable consideration.
Check us out: www.sparkcares.ca
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