Personal Support Worker
This Opportunity:
We are currently looking to fill Part-Time Personal Support Worker (internally known as Support Services Attendant) / Health Care Aide positions in our Wellness Supportive Living Program in Welland, at 211 King St.
Wage: $20.11 per hour, with paid travel time and mileage. This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour temporary wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients. The wage enhancement does not apply to training or paid leave.
Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Hours will vary.
Schedule: available shifts are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A valid driver's licence, proof of insurance, and a reliable vehicle are required for this position.
Responsibilities:
Assisting consumers in their own homes with non-medical activities of daily living in accordance with individual service plans and March of Dimes Canada policies and procedures, including:
Personal care
Dressing and grooming
Rising and retiring
Incontinence care (upon training)
Meal preparation and feeding
Range of motion exercises
Light housekeeping duties
Lifts and transfers (upon training)
Performing duties professionally while respecting consumers' dignity, privacy, and rights, and maintaining the health and safety of consumers and staff.
Working various shifts, including days, evenings, midnights, weekends, and holidays, across locations in the Niagara Region.
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, older adults, or as an informal caregiver is considered an asset but is not required
Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Physical Demands Self-Analysis required upon hire
Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours
Valid driver's licence, proof of insurance, and a reliable vehicle are required.