At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.
Our Community Support
Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.
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.
Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada? Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities.
Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits Supported in your skilled growth, development,
and success Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers. For general inquiries, you can reach us at
[email protected]
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If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.
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Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.
📌 Personal Support Worker (Welland)
🏢 March of Dimes Canada
📍 Welland