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Posting Date: September 2025

The Opportunity: Occupational Therapist, Permanent

Empower clients to live life to the fullest by helping them restore independence, adapt to challenges, and thrive at home and in the community.

At Carefor, our Occupational Therapists play a key role in supporting individuals to achieve what matters most to them: maintaining independence, safely aging at home, regaining critical life skills after illness or injury. You’ll bring a holistic approach to assessment, rehabilitation, and client-centered goal setting, while working closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to create meaningful outcomes.

If you’re passionate about rehabilitation, problem-solving, and making a real difference in people’s daily lives, this role offers the opportunity to see your impact every day

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

Job Description
  • What You Will Do
    • Assess clients holistically, evaluating physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors that affect daily living
    • Develop personalized care plans in partnership with clients and families that reflect their goals and priorities
    • Implement evidence-based interventions to restore function, promote safety, and maximize independence
    • Support rehabilitation in areas such as mobility, self-care, home safety, cognitive retraining, and return-to-activity
    • Educate and empower clients, families, and caregivers with training and strategies for success at home and in the community
    • Promote independence and prevention through early intervention, proactive safety strategies, and self-management support
    • Assist with funding applications for adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and home modifications
    • Collaborate with case managers, health professionals, and community partners to deliver seamless client care
    • Advocate for clients by connecting them to resources, services, and supports that enhance quality of life
  • Qualification
    • Registration (in good standing) with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
    • Strong clinical expertise with a focus on rehabilitation, safety, and independence
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to work independently in the community
    • Strong communication and teaching skills to inspire confidence in clients and families
    • Strong Critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making
    • Valid driver’s license (G2 or higher) and reliable vehicle
    • 2–5 years of clinical practice experience preferred
    • ADP Certification strongly preferred
    • Experience in community health is an asset
    • Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset
  • Why Join Us
    • Being part of a team that is dedicated to helping clients regain independence and live safely at home
    • Work in a dynamic, community-based setting where every client has unique goals and challenges
    • Experience the reward of seeing direct, meaningful results from your care
    • Opportunity to work at full scope of practice
    • Access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities
    • Joining a supportive organization built on values of compassion, collaboration, and client-centered care
  • What We Have to Offer You
    • Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
    • Employee and Family Assistance Program
    • Professional Development Opportunities
    • Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
    • A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture
    • Wellness program
    • Company events
    • Work-life balance
    • Paid mileage between clients
    • Smartphone provided
    • 24/7 support from on-call Supervisors
    • Paid orientation and training
    • Flexible Shifts
    • All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    Job Types:Full-time and Part Time, Permanent

    Salary: $40.66-$46.70 per hour

    Flexible Language Requirement:

    • French not required

    Schedule:

    • Day shift

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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Posting Date: August 2025

The Opportunity: Personal Support Worker – Community

The Personal Support Worker provides personal care and homemaking services to individuals in the home within the framework of Carefor policies, procedures, standards and quality & risk management. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to meeting the needs of individuals and attain an optimal level of independence and well-being.

About Us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

Job Description
  • What You Will Do:

    Responsibilities:

    • Follow the individual’s care plan and inform a supervisor if care needs have changed.
    • Contributes to the development of the client’s Care Plan, which is created by the Personal Support Program Supervisor.
    • Performs personal support tasks reflecting the needs of the individual/family. Tasks may include:
    • light housekeeping duties,
    • meal set-up or planning and preparing nutritious meals including special diets,
    • laundering of clothes and linens,
    • monitoring and maintaining household safety,
    • providing personal care which could include bathing, mouth and skin care, dressing and grooming, assistance in walking and transfers, climbing or descending stairs, feeding, exercises and bedside care,
    • perform delegated tasks (e.g. applying prescription ointment) where required, under the direction of the supervisor or another Professional (RN, PT, OT),
    • recognizing the social and emotional needs of clients and dealing with them effectively,
    • providing respite care, accompanying clients on outings or to appointments as necessary, shopping for client as required,
    • Planning and organizing each day’s activities, setting priorities for personal support and other activities, to effectively utilize time, energy, supplies and equipment, completing assignments in the assigned length of time,
    • Receives direction and assignments from the coordinator or supervisor by phone, voicemail, email or in person.
    • Consults with the coordinator or supervisor regarding assignment changes, referral changes/differences and other pertinent information.
    • Reports verbally to the supervisor any changes in the individual’s personal support needs or home situation requiring a change in the care plan.
    • Completes daily call a-heads and reports any changes to schedule to the coordination team immediately.
    • Observes the client’s pattern of communication and relating and reports changes/concerns to the supervisor.
    • Utilizes verbal and non-verbal communication skills effectively with the client.
    • Consults with the supervisor when unable to resolve difficulties with a client or team member or when requiring clarification about an issue.
    • Listen to voice mail message and check emails regularly and responds promptly when required.
    • Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures.
    • Participates in health and safety training including WHIMS and applies this knowledge in the workplace.
    • Participates in all Mandatory Education
    • Wears and uses any/all protective equipment or clothing provided by Carefor and does not interfere with protective devices to change or negate their functions.
    • Reports the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which he/she is aware, and which may endanger him/herself, another worker or the client.
    • Reports any violations of the Health and Safety Act or the regulations, or the existence of any hazard to their supervisor or coordinator.
    • Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation, and Carefor policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents.
  • Qualifications
    • Certificate in Personal Support Worker program
    • Registration with the Personal Support Network of Ontario- recommendedCurrent Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Current CPR level C Certificate
    • Housekeeping experience
    • Meal Preparation experience
    • Experience working with elderly
    • Must be able to communicate well, both written and verbal
    • Ability to take direction well
    • Ability to work independently
    • Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments
    • Ability to use technology
  • What We Have to Offer You
    • Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
    • Employee and Family Assistance Program
    • Provincial government $3/hr. wage enhancement)
    • Paid mileage between clients
    • Smartphone provided
    • 24/7 support from on-call Supervisors
    • Paid orientation and training
    • Flexible Shifts
    • All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Professional Development Opportunities
    • Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
    • A collaborative, diverse and inclusive team culture
    • Wellness program
    • Company events
    • Work-life balance

    Job Types: Part-Time/ Full Time

    Salary: $20.72-27.20 per hour

    Flexible Language Requirement:

    • French not required

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Evening shift
    • Weekends as needed

    Supplemental pay types:

    • Overtime pay

    Language:

    • English (required)

    Licence/Certification:

    • PSW certificate or equivalency (required)
    • Driving Licence (G2/G) (Required)

    Work Location: Cornwall Respite/ Community

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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