Personal Support Worker

The opportunity:
Known internally as Support Service Attendant, we have a Full-time opportunity in our Community Support Services team.

Schedule: Days and every other weekend
Starting wage: $23.11 per hour . This compensation is inclusive of a $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients. The wage enhancement does not apply to training and paid leave.
Hours: 35

Responsibilities:

Assist service users/clients in their own homes with non-medical activities of daily living in accordance with individual service plans and with March of Dimes Canada policies and procedures:

Personal care
Lifts and Transfers
Rising/retiring
Bowel and bladder procedures
Meal preparation and feeding
Range of motion exercises
Other light housekeeping duties

Perform duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to privacy and maintains consumer and staff health and safety.
Provide support to seniors in their homes, shifts will require travel across multiple locations. Mileage kilometres are reimbursed.

Qualifications and experience:

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
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 considered an asset but not required
Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of and abilities in transferring, lifting, bowel and bladder routines and other attendant careduties
Physical Demands Self Analysis Required upon hire
Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours