Personal Support Worker

This Opportunity
We are currently looking to fill a Part Time Position as a PSW/Support Service Attendant role in the Norfolk County
Starting wage: is $23.11 per hour, with paid travel time and mileage.This position already includes the $3.00 per hour temporary wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients (starting $20.11).
Hours: Up to 20hrs/per week
Schedule: Various shifts, primarily 4pm - 10:30pm 3 days during the week and every other weekend
Duties include the following:

• Assists consumers 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
• Dressing/Grooming
• Rising/retiring
• Incontinence care upon training
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Range of motion exercises
• Light housekeeping duties
• Lifts and Transfers upon training
• Performs duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to privacy and maintains consumer and staff health and safety.
• The Support Services Attendants will be required to work multiple shifts (i.e. work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays) that vary between locations through the Niagara Region.

Background / 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 considered an asset but 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 license and reliable transportation REQUIRED