Caregiver, Home Care, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

• Job Title:
  
  Caregiver (Care Express Program)
• Location:
  
  Merrickville Wolford
• Type:
  Full‑time / Part‑time / Casual
• Reports to:
  
  Home Care Coordinator / Supervisor

Assisting Hands Home Care – Ottawa provides trusted, compassionate in‑home support services that allow seniors and adults with disabilities to live independently. We are launching our Care Express Program, a unique subscription‑based service offering quick, task‑focused visits across local communities.

We are looking for dedicated Caregivers/Personal Support Workers who are passionate about making meaningful impacts through short, focused, and reliable support visits. We’re inviting caregivers who are curious, adaptable, and excited to be part of a new way of delivering care.

As a Caregiver with Assisting Hands Home Care in Ottawa, Ontario, you will be an essential part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate, person‑centered support to elderly and disabled clients in their homes. Your primary responsibility is to ensure each client’s comfort, safety, and independence while fostering a dignified, respectful environment. You will assist clients with daily living activities and provide companionship, emotional support, and reliable care.

• Deliver task‑focused, short and quick visits that may include personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, companionship, mobility assistance, and errands.
• Work within a subscription‑based care model — something fresh in the industry — that gives families more choice and flexibility.
• Follow individualized care plans and document tasks completed during each visit using mobile scheduling tools.
• Maintain client dignity, respect, and safety in accordance with Ontario Health & Safety regulations and PHIPA privacy standards.
• Communicate promptly with supervisors about client needs, incidents, or schedule changes.
• Navigate the local community efficiently to provide care to multiple clients each day.

• Education / Certification:
  Completion of Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate, Health Care Aide. Current CPR/First Aid certification (required).
• Mobility & Licensing:
  • Must hold a valid Ontario driver’s license (G class).
  • Must have a reliable vehicle with up‑to‑date insurance.
• Residency:
  • Must live within a 10km – 15km radius of the Merrickville Wolford area to ensure punctuality and minimize travel time.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  • Bilingual (English & French) – both verbal and written communication required.
• Experience:
  • Previous caregiving or PSW experience in home care, long‑term care, or community health is an asset.
• Other Requirements:
  • Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
  • Proof of up‑to‑date immunizations, including TB testing and COVID‑19 vaccination.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Be part of a first‑of‑its‑kind program in Ottawa and its surrounding environment.
• Experience the difference of short, high‑impact visits that still bring warmth and connection.
• Work closer to home — assignments are designed to keep you in your community.
• Grow with us as we expand this exciting new model.

• Consistent client assignments within your community.
• Flexible scheduling with opportunities for full‑time or part‑time hours.
• Paid orientation and ongoing training.
• Supportive team culture with 24/7 office support.
• Competitive compensation, mileage reimbursement, and recognition programs.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible work schedules to accommodate personal commitments.

• Physical demands may include lifting, pushing, pulling,…