Personal Attendant/support Worker

3 days ago


St Thomas, Canada Cheshire Independent Living Services Full time

**Thank you for your interest in our organization. Please note applicants will only be considered if they hold a valid Canadian Driver's License.**

**Cheshire Independent Living Services is looking for Personal Attendants in Elgin County**

Cheshire serves frail seniors and persons with significant disabilities to live actively and independently in their own homes and community.

**Compensation**:
Starting rate of pay $26.10/hour for eligible direct services.

Compensation for Travel Time, Staff Education and Development or Team Meetings at $23.10/hour

PLUS Mileage Reimbursed at $0.48/km as applicable

**Part-time employees**are eligible to receive **8% in lieu**of benefits **in addition to vacation**.

**Other benefits to all staff working with Cheshire include**:

- Excellent training opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- In-house training on all required skills, including: advanced clinical care (tracheotomy care, feed tubes, catheter care, insulin injections, etc.)
- Emergency First Aid and CPR (re)certification provided
- Employee Assistance Program
- Registered Pension Plan Matching
- Excellent Health & Safety Program
- Employee Rewards & Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Opportunities for professional development by participating in organizational committees
- Attendance Reward Program
- Team Building Events
- Pet Friendly Environment
- Casual Dress - No Uniforms
- Recognized Years of Service Awards

**Return of Service - Government Funded Bonus Program**:

- For those who graduated from a recognized PSW program on or after April 1st, 2023 and commit to at least 12 months of full-time employment, you may be eligible for up to $10,000
- A desire to make a difference in the lives of others, every day.
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- A **valid Canadian Driver’s License** and have **regular access to a reliable vehicle**
- Valid automobile insurance with liability coverage
- Able to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends and understand the nature of our work and the importance of good attendance and reliability.
- Some caregiving experience is not required, but is an asset
- A PSW, DSW certificate or experience/education in a similar role is an asset but not required.

**Schedule**: Days, Evenings, Monday to Friday, Nights, On-Call, Overtime, Weekends
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