Personal Support Worker

**Community Support Services - Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Victoria, BC**

**You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada**

At March of Dimes Canada, **our collective work matters**. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. You’ll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that’s **dedicated to solving big challenges** and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country. They’re at the center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to us because **the need is urgent — and it’s growing**.

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at **marchofdimes.ca/careers**.

**This Oppurtunity**:
We are currently looking to fill a full-time position (35 hours/week) for a Support Worker in Brain Injury in Victoria BC.

Starting wage is $20.57 per hour. Working hours are Monday to Friday - days.

**Responsibilities**:
This role's intention is to support the maintenance of rehabilitation goals achieved by clients in the day program. In addition, provide support services of housekeeping and preparing meals and snacks to individuals at the day program.
- Provides supports to maintain client rehabilitation goals (set by Rehabilitation Worker) and offers assistance with housekeeping and snacks and meals
- Activities in which the Support Worker may be involved with require attention to the maintenance of health and safety requirements, especially regarding lifts/ transfers/ bending/ carrying and stretching, maintenance of “universal precautions” and careful use of household cleaning materials.
- Service is provided in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner which respects the client’s dignity and right to privacy.
- Reporting responsibilities including incident, behavioural & verbal reports
- Participate in any required training
- Follow policies and procedures as required
- Provide one to one support and group support within the day program and community to adults with a Brian Injury
- Engages clients in activities and rehabilitation planning
- Communicate with clients, family, and team members

**Qualifications**:

- **Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle**:

- Post-Secondary preferred in Human and Social Services but min of Grade 12
- Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Sound behavioural management skills, cognitive problem-solving skills.
- Proven teamwork abilities
- Working knowledge of ABI and rehabilitation
- Ability to effectively provide support with behavioural situations
- Ability to speak, read, and write English

**Deadline**:
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**COVID-19 Vaccination Policy**

Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights legislation.

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**Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach**

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.

Pay: From $20.57 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 35 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person