Personal Support Worker

1 day ago

Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, Canada March of Dimes Full-time

This Opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill 1 Part-Time Personal Support Worker (Internally known as Support Service Attendant)/Health Care Aide positions in Niagara Falls. ALS Site

Wage: $23.11 per hour, with paid travel time and mileage. This wage is inclusive of the temporary $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients.

Hours: up to 30 hours per week

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

Responsibilities:

  • Assists clients 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)

  • Performs 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.

  • Works multiple shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, at various locations throughout the Niagara Region.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma 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