Live-In Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker

Qualicare, Waterloo Region·Waterloo, Ontario

CA$750 - CA$750/wkFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 4 days ago

Practice for this role

Live-In Health Care Aide/Personal Support Worker · CA$750 - CA$750/wk

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-28% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Waterloo, Ontario (CA$1,038/wk)

CA$692/wk · p10p90 · CA$2,209/wk

this role: CA$750/wkmedian CA$1,038/wk

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted healthcare roles in Waterloo, Ontario rates. This role sits in the 18th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 28% below the Waterloo, Ontario median for similar positions.

The Personal Support Worker provides essential personal care, hygiene assistance, and medication reminders to clients in their homes. They are also responsible for meal preparation, light housekeeping, and maintaining accurate documentation of care provided.

Benefits/Perks Full-time On-call Competitive Wages Referral bonuses Making a difference in the lives of those dealing with medical illnesses and age-related complications

Company Overview Qualicare Homecare is looking for a live-in compassionate, caring, and reliable individual to join our family as Personal Support Workers (PSWs)/ Caregivers. Qualicare location offers home care services that focus on providing the best quality of life for our clients and peace of mind for their families.

Qualicare Homecare has an opening for a live-in Personal Support Worker!

Job Summary The live-in Personal Support Worker is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of the Care Coordinator and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The PSW is a live-in who is on call during weekdays.

Responsibilities

Transfer from bed to wheel chair Personal care and hygiene Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping Medication Assist/ Reminders Provide companionship to clients Ability to follow care-plan Documentation/Charting

Qualifications

Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent (foreign-trained nurse, nursing student). Current CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray Access to Internet/mobile phone

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Personal Support Worker certificate or equivalent qualification, such as nursing training. Additionally, current CPR/First Aid certification and a negative TB test result are required.

professional certificate
Documentation
CPR
Companionship
Charting
Personal care
Medication assistance
Meal preparation
First aid
Light housekeeping
Hygiene assistance
Transfer assistance
Care-plan implementation

Benefits

Referral bonuses
Competitive wages

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: CA$750 - CA$750/wk
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Application: Employer website

Ontario Live-In Support Roles Require Current Credentials

Ontario’s aging population and ongoing need for in-home assistance support continued demand for live-in health care aides and personal support workers. Candidates compete through recognized PSW or equivalent nursing qualifications, current CPR/First Aid certification, and a negative TB test; confirm each document is current before applying. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review details such as referral bonuses and competitive wages with less research time.