Personal Support Worker

This Opportunity:
We are currently looking to fill part-time Personal Support Worker roles, known internally as Support Service Attendants, in Wellington County (Fergus/Drayton).

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible scheduling is required, including days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. The Supportive Housing Program (SHP) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with rotating shifts of 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Employees may also be scheduled to provide backup coverage within our Outreach and Attendant Services (OAS) program, supporting clients in the community. Mileage reimbursement is provided between community clients, with services scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Wage: $19.24 per hour. This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour temporary wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients.

Responsibilities:
Assists 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

Lifts and transfers

Rising and retiring

Bowel and bladder procedures

Meal preparation and feeding

Range of motion exercises

Light housekeeping duties

Additional responsibilities include:

Performing duties professionally while respecting the dignity and right to privacy of consumers and maintaining the health and safety of consumers and staff.

Providing 24-hour attendant care services to clients. Support Service Attendants work a variety of shifts, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, across different locations.

Qualifications:

High school diploma 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