Job Description

Love helping people? We\'re looking for diverse and equity minded passionate, hardworking, and self-directed people to join our team of caregivers. Spark Inc is an innovative and award-winning inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community.

No PSW or specific education required! We recognize all formal and informal experiences of care. Your experience makes you, YOU! If you have experience taking care of a family member, have volunteered providing care, empathetic, and willing to learn, then you could be a match!

Caregiver

Our clients are lovely individuals seeking care in the Ottawa region and valley. After experiences of trauma such as car accidents, complex medical diagnoses, or facing issues with their natural development, they are looking for support in their daily life, including organization, meal prep, transportation, emotional support and more. Our clients have a wide range of interests, from cars and mechanics, to word games, to good conversation, to pets, and everything in between! You would be the ideal candidate to work with us if you are passionate about helping people, are reliable, love working in a team, and have experience supporting individuals!

Please Note: The family has requested a caregiver who has received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.

HOURS:

• Mondays 10am-2pm (Flexible)
• Tuesday (anytime after 1:00pm)
• Wednesday (12:00pm or later)
• Thursday (morning)

RATE OF PAY:
$25/hour

Requirements

• Cover letter outlining why you would be a great match for Spark. Tell us who you are!
• Valid First Aid and CPR Standard level C certification
• Smartphone with a data plan
• Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check (within the last 12 months)

Assets

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Driver\'s License \xe2\x80\x9cG\xe2\x80\x9d class with access to a vehicle

Spark is looking to hire motivated, dedicated, and experienced Support Workers. In this role, you\'ll be supporting individuals in the community requiring direct care with personal hygiene, meal preparation, organization, and light housekeeping.

Care is tailored to each person, so each position is unique. Some clients need mainly in-home support. Others require support participating in community activities. Whatever the circumstances, we want people who will genuinely care about their wellbeing.

Why Choose Spark?

At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at

Whatever our clients\' age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you\'ll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.

Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse and inclusive.

Check us out:

Spark Lifecare