Personal Support Worker

6 days ago

Sarnia, Lambton County, Canada March of Dimes Full-time

This Opportunity:

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
  • Valid driver's licence and/or reliable transportation