Job Description – Live-In Caregiver / Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time, Live-In Care
Company: Sunshine Care
Overview
Sunshine Care is looking for compassionate and dedicated Live-In Caregivers / PSWs to join our mission of helping seniors age safely and comfortably in their own homes. This unique role is ideal for professionals who can live on-site with a client and provide continuous, high-quality support. You’ll offer personal care, companionship, and peace of mind to individuals who require round-the-clock assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily personal care routines: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting
- Provide mobility support, including safe transfers and use of mobility aids
- Administer medications as directed and monitor for changes in health
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding when required
- Maintain a clean and safe home environment through light housekeeping
- Offer emotional support and companionship to reduce isolation
- Document care activities and communicate changes to the care team or family
- Follow care plans and collaborate with nurses, coordinators, and family members
- Remain on-site throughout the assigned duration of care, with designated breaks
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in live-in or senior care (home care, long-term care, hospice, or similar settings)
- Ability to safely perform physical tasks, including lifting/transferring clients
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, empathetic, and respectful of client privacy and dignity
- Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and disability care is an asset
- Basic cooking skills and ability to adapt meals to dietary needs
Requirements
- PSW Certificate from an Ontario-recognized college or private career college (required)
- OR Healthcare Aide/Nursing Assistant Certificate with equivalent experience (may be considered)
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License (G2 or G) and access to reliable transportation
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with seniors in home care or similar settings
- CPR & First Aid Certification (Level C)
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (per current public health standards)
- TB Test and Up-to-Date Immunizations
- Ability to commit to live-in rotations (e.g., 3–7 days on, 24-hour presence with sleep break)
- At least one Professional Reference (preferably a past manager or team lead)
Why Join Sunshine Care?
- Supportive team and 24/7 care coordinator access
- Flexible scheduling with designated rest times during live-in shifts
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life
- Opportunities for career growth and development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 80 per week
Work Location: In person
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