Dsw - Home Care In Ottawa And Surrounding Areas

Position: Developmental Service Worker (DSW) Home Care

Location: Ottawa and Surrounding Areas

The Choice Homecare Team has over a decade of experience since 2011 serving families in the Ottawa area. From companionship services through complex care, we help families by delivering customized and well-rounded care that honours their wish to stay home safely. No matter the situation, we will always be here for you.

Choice Homecare is looking for compassionate caregivers to join our team.

We are currently seeking DSW’s to provide exceptional in home client care using their acquired skills. Become an active member in planning for your client’s care with the assistance of the nurse manager. Choice Homecare 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 wants you to be a part of our team!

Choice Homecare Offers

• Live 24/7 nurse and scheduling support while on shift
• Continuous training and support to build your skills and increase career opportunities
• Annual Bonuses based on work performance
• RRSP matching program
• Caregiver/Client matching system to ensure needs will be mutually met as per culture, temperament, skills and experience
• CAA roadside assistance program and buyer discount program
• Amazing referral bonuses – it’s our way to say thank you for adding to our exception team
• Competitive compensation with annual raises
• PAID orientation
• A safe and comfortable work environment/PPE

Duties and Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to, assisting with daily activities, personal care, outings, assisting with mobility, light housekeeping, effective reporting and creating activity plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with Dementia and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate is an asset
• Valid police vulnerable sectors check
• Must have high energy and excellent communication skills
• Personal Transportation
• Diploma or Certificate from an accredited program
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray

Other Skills And Abilities

Experience working with clients who have cognitive impairments (short term memory, acquired brain injuries). Able to understand the clients’ needs and respond appropriately. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to stand, bend, squat, kneel, reach freely; and freely lift 23 kilograms; able to assist clients with pivot transfers, able to assist the client with dressing.