Personal Support Worker (PSW) / Health Care Aide (HCA)
Location: Nakusp, BC
Company: Spectrum Home & Family Care
Compensation: $25.00/hour
Mileage: Paid where applicable
Benefits: Available after consistently working 20+ hours per week
About Spectrum Home & Family Care
Spectrum Home & Family Care is committed to helping individuals remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes. We provide compassionate, client-centered support to people requiring assistance due to aging, illness, recovery, or rehabilitation. Our caregivers play an essential role in promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life through meaningful daily support.
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a compassionate and dependable Personal Support Worker (PSW) or Health Care Aide (HCA) to support clients in Nakusp, BC. This position is casual part-time to start, with the opportunity for additional or full-time hours as services continue to expand in the area.
We welcome applicants with formal HCA training; however, relevant caregiving, support work, or personal care experience will also be strongly considered.
This is a community-based, on-site role providing personal care, companionship, daily living assistance, and household support to adult clients in home and community settings. The successful candidate will work independently while following care plans and maintaining ongoing communication with Spectrum management.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care and daily living activities
- Support routines, structure, and healthy daily habits
- Monitor client well-being, comfort, and safety
- Encourage independence and positive engagement
- Perform light housekeeping and home organization
- Complete laundry, dishes, and general tidying
- Prepare simple meals and maintain a clean environment
- Provide companionship, emotional support, and conversation
- Accompany clients to appointments or short outings as needed
- Support safe mobility and activity levels
- Complete mandatory progress notes after each shift
- Follow Spectrum policies and individualized care plans
- Communicate client updates or concerns to management
Qualifications & Requirements
- Health Care Aide (HCA) certification preferred, but not required
- Previous experience in caregiving, home support, personal care, community support work, or similar roles considered an asset
- Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)
- Current First Aid & CPR certification
- WHMIS 2018 certification
- Food Safe Level 1
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- (Spectrum does not provide sponsorship)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Must be fragrance-free (no scented products, sprays, detergents, etc.)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundariesIdeal Candidate
- Reliable, patient, and compassionate
- Comfortable supporting both male and female clients
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Able to work independently and follow care directions
- Client-centered and trauma-informed in approach
- Flexible and adaptable to changing client needs
How to Apply
Please email your resume to:
[email protected]
Subject Line: Nakusp PSW/HCA
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Class 5
- Do you own a vehicle
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- WHMIS Certification (required)
- FoodSafe (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
