First seen by our source: 27 days ago
Personal Support Worker
@ Spark Lifecare
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Spark Lifecare is hiring Personal Support Workers as independent contractors to provide one-to-one community and in-home care to clients with trauma, complex diagnoses or personal development needs. The work covers activities of daily living, personal care, transfers, meal preparation, transportation and emotional support. Pay is $23 to $28 per hour with flexible, client-dependent scheduling.
Pay:
$23–$28 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with activities of daily living
- Provide personal care including toileting and hygiene
- Perform client transfers
- Ensure client safety during community and home activities
- Provide meals, transportation and emotional support
Requirements summary:
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Smartphone with a data plan
- Vulnerable sector check within last 6 months
- PSW certificate or related college education (asset)
- G-class licence with vehicle access (asset)
- NVCI training (asset)
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- Employer posting date
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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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 |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Spark Lifecare
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Full company description
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 |
To apply - visit this link to complete a short video-based interview & upload your resume: https://www.jobma.com/pre-recorded-job/MzQxOTI=/caregiver
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 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 Choose Spark?
Access to Spark University.
Access to Spark network of caregivers and therapists.
- Being an independent contractor enables you to have flexible scheduling options and potential tax benefits.
Flexibility to choose clients based on your availability.
Networking opportunities and social events.
Whatever our clients' age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed health care providers. As a healthcare provider 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.
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.
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.
We are committed to a fair, equitable, inclusive, and accessible application and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Check us out: www.sparkcares.ca
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