Posted 9 days ago
Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Ottawa West
@ Choice Healthcare
Nepean, Ontario
Overview
Choice Healthcare is hiring Personal Support Workers for in-home community care in Ottawa. The role involves personal care, mobility assistance, light housekeeping and activity planning with nurse manager support. Pay is $19 to $21 per hour with annual raises, full-time schedules are available, and the posting includes paid orientation and paid kilometers between clients.
Pay:
$19–$21 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with daily activities and personal care
- Assist with mobility in client homes
- Perform light housekeeping
- Write effective client reports
- Help create activity plans with the nurse manager
Requirements summary:
- PSW certification or equivalent (HSW, HCA, RPN, RN, foreign-trained health professional)
- Minimum one year of experience
- Proficiency in English, verbal and written
- Valid vulnerable sector check within 12 months
- Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle with insurance
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Vulnerable sector check, TB test |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Paid training |
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Choice Healthcare
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Position: Personal Support Workers (PSW) – Community Care
Location: Ottawa
Choice Homecare/Healthcare is a recognized and Accredited Healthcare provider serving families in the Ottawa and Champlain area. From companionship services through complex care, we support families by delivering customized and well-rounded care that honours their wish to safely remain at home. No matter the situation, we will always be here for you.
Choice Homecare/Healthcare is looking for compassionate caregivers to join our team for current and growth opportunities.
We are currently seeking PSWs to provide exceptional community in-home client care using their acquired skills to become an active member in planning for your client’s care with the assistance of the nurse manager. Choice Homecare/Healthcare is seeking individuals who want to bring joy to clients, offering the best quality of life. If that is important to you then Choice Homecare/Healthcare wants you to be a part of our team!
Choice Homecare/Healthcare offers:
- Competitive compensation ranges between $19 and $21 per hour with annual raises.
- Paid kilometers between clients
- PAID orientation
- Celebration and recognition awards for eligible employees
- Full Time schedules available – this way we can build your schedule based on your availability
- Caregiver/Client matching system to ensure needs will be mutually met as per culture, temperament, skills and experience
- Live 24/7 nurse and scheduling support while on shift
- A safe and comfortable work environment including Personal Protective Equipment and flexible scheduling
- Continuous training and support to build your skills and increase career opportunities
- Company sponsored Benefit plan includes
- Premium co-pay with comprehensive health coverageincluding prescription, health professional, and vision care.
- Employee Life, Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- CAA roadside assistance program and buyer discount program
- RRSP matching program
- Employee engagement opportunities
Duties and Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to, assisting with daily activities, personal care, assisting with mobility, light housekeeping, effective reporting and creating activity plans.
Choice Homecare/Healthcare requires candidates who:
- Are Certified Personal Support Workers or equivalent (HSW, HCA, RPN, RN, foreign trained health professional) with a minimum one year experience
- Are proficient in communicating in English (verbal and written)
- Are able to provide care in home settings anywhere within the city of Ottawa
- Have a valid police vulnerable sectors check (completed within the past 12 months)
- Demonstrate a commitment to client care through reliability and flexibility
- Availability to work across mornings, afternoons, evenings and overnights including every other weekend - this way we can build you a great schedule
- Have a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray (completed within the past 12 months)
- Have valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle with proof of insurance
- Are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents of Canada with a valid open work permit with a minimum of six months prior to expiration.
- Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset
- Have internet access through a mobile device
- Have high energy and drive to deliver excellent care through strong communication skills
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