We are currently looking to fill 3 Part-Time Personal Support Worker (internally known as Support Service Attendant) positions in our Southwest Region:
Wage: $22.24 per hour. This wage is inclusive of the temporary $3.00 per hour wage enhancement provided by the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients.
Hours: up to 22.5 hours per week
Schedule: Work multiple shifts (i.e. workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays) that may vary between locations.
Responsibilities:
Assist 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
Other light housekeeping duties
Perform duties in a professional manner that respects the dignity and right to privacy of consumers and maintains the health and safety of consumers and staff.
March of Dimes Canada provides 24-hour attendant care to its consumers. Support Service Attendants will be required to work multiple shifts (days, evenings, and weekends) that vary between locations.
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Experience working with people with physical disabilities, including experience, knowledge, or understanding of Independent Living or consumer-based care
Knowledge of and ability to perform transfers, lifting, bowel and bladder routines, and other attendant care duties
Physical Demands Self Analysis required upon hire
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours