Independent Living Support Worker

Independent Living Support Worker – Winnipeg, Manitoba

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.

More than six million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you'll help tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we'll keep moving the dial on the challenges people with disabilities face. Our work is deep and wide — and you'll always find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward:

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.
• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.
• Mission: To be Canada's leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

The Opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill multiple new opportunities for Part-Time Independent Living Support Workers in Winnipeg, MB.

The successful candidate will provide individual and group support within home and community settings to adults with complex disabilities, which may include concurrent brain injuries and mental health disorders.

Starting wage: $19.15 hourly, with annual increases.

Location: Bridgwater area in Winnipeg

Schedule: We service clients 24/7, weekdays, weekends on a Day (7am-3pm) and Evening (3pm-11pm) shift basis.

Benefits:

• Dental Care and Extended Health Care
• Pension Plan
• Paid Sick/Wellness days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid mileage
• Paid Training

Duties include the following:

• Emphasis on assisting clients to build independence with activities of daily living, and community integration.
• Work a variety of shifts flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, variable hours per week. Day shifts are 7am-3pm, evening shifts are 3pm-11pm. Note, weekend availability and ability to work alternating weekends is required.
• Perform duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to privacy and maintains client and staff health and safety.
• March of Dimes Canada provides 24-hour attendant care to its clients. Support workers work a variety of shifts (i.e., weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays) that vary between locations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• CPR/Standard First Aid training required within the first 3 months of employment
• Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility
• Proven teamwork abilities
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is necessary

Deadline: Please submit your application by: January 31, 2026.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

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.