This Opportunity

We are currently seeking to fill a Part-Time, Permanent Personal Support Worker position (internally known as Support Services Attendant) in the Durham Region.

Wage: $23.84 per hour. This wage is inclusive of the $3.00 per hour Ontario government wage enhancement for hours spent directly supporting clients. The wage enhancement does not apply to training or paid leave, as per Ministry guidelines.

Hours: 0–15 hours per week

Schedule: Work multiple shifts (i.e. workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays) that may vary between locations.

Responsibilities

- Assist service users in their 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
- Bowel and bladder care procedures
- Meal preparation and feeding assistance
- Range-of-motion exercises
- Light housekeeping duties




- Lifts and transfers upon training

- Perform all duties professionally while respecting service users' dignity, privacy and rights, and maintaining a safe environment for service users and staff.

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
- Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, with knowledge of Independent Living or consumer-centred care.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform attendant care duties, including transferring, lifting, and bowel and bladder routines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work adaptable and regularly scheduled hours.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Completion of a Physical Demands Self-Analysis upon hire.

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