This Opportunity:
We are currently looking to fill a Part Time Permanent Personal Support Worker position in our Northeast region – Elliot Lake.
Schedule: Includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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: Hours vary and are not guaranteed
Responsibilities:
Duties include the following:
Assists 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
Performs duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to privacy and maintains consumer and staff health and safety.
The Personal Support Worker will be required to work multiple shifts (i.e. days, evenings, weekends, and holidays).
Qualifications:




Grade 12 Diploma is a requirement and/or PSW certificate
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.
Experience working with people with physical disabilities, experience/knowledge/understanding of Independent Living, or Client based care.
Knowledge of and abilities in transferring, lifting, bowel and bladder routines and other attendant care duties.
Physical Demands Self Analysis required upon hire.
Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, including de-escalation techniques.
Professionalism in dealing with team members and other service providers.
Experience with mental health and behaviour management skills an asset.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Ability to work adaptable and regularly scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends
Driver’s license, and reliable means of transportation is a requirement of the position to travel to and from client homes.

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📌 Personal Support Worker (Ontario)
🏢 March of Dimes
📍 Ontario