Posted 8 months ago
Personal Support Worker
@ Spark Lifecare
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
Spark Lifecare is hiring Personal Support Workers as independent contractors in Hamilton, Ontario, to provide one-to-one community and in-home care. The work covers activities of daily living, personal care, client transfers, meal preparation, transportation and emotional support. Schedules are flexible and client-dependent, with pay of $23 to $28 per hour.
Pay:
$23–$28 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with activities of daily living
- Provide personal care including toileting and hygiene
- Perform client transfers
- Ensure safety during community and home activities
- Provide meal preparation, transportation and emotional support
Requirements summary:
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Smartphone with a data plan
- Vulnerable Sector Check within the last 6 months
- PSW certificate or related college education (asset)
- G-class licence with vehicle access (asset)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, Vulnerable Sector Check, NVCI |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | 2SLGBTQ+ |
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Spark Lifecare
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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 |
| View page |
Personal Support Worker
Independent Contractor
Apply here to complete a short video-based interview & upload your resume: https://www.jobma.com/pre-recorded-job/MzQ5ODM=/hamilton-caregiver
At Spark Lifecare, we do healthcare differently. We expanded into Hamilton, Ontario in Summer 2025, and we're continuing to grow our network of exceptional healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, personalized care to clients in the region.
Apply now to join our network of talented healthcare providers and be among the first to hear about new client referrals!
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 Support Worker
Our clients are seeking healthcare professionals in Hamilton & surrounding areas with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those who have experienced trauma, faced complex medical diagnoses, or require support in their personal development. If this describes you, we invite you to join our team.
Our clients are remarkable individuals seeking care from professionals with a wide range of expertise. They rely on compassionate and dependable individuals like you to assist them with:
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
Ensuring client safety while participating in community and home based activities.
Personal care including toileting and personal hygiene
Client transfers
Other care tasks include: organization, meal preparation, transportation, emotional support, light housekeeping, and other daily tasks.
You would be the ideal candidate to work with us if you are someone who is reliable, organized, and can work independently. Care is tailored to each person, so each position is unique. Some clients need mainly in-home support. Others require support participating in community activities. Whatever the circumstances, we want people who will genuinely care about their wellbeing.
Requirements:
Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
Smartphone with a data plan
Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months
Assets:
- PSW Certificate or College education in a related field
Drivers License G class with access to a vehicle
Non-Violent crisis intervention (NVCI)
Hours:
Flexible and client dependent scheduling options are available.
Caregiver has full autonomy in organizing and managing their schedule and availability based on client matches.
Rate of Pay:
$23-$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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