Personal Support Worker

4 days ago

Remote, Canada March of Dimes Full-time

This Opportunity:

We are currently seeking to fill a Part-Time, Permanent Personal Support Worker position (internally known as Support Services Attendant) in the Durham Region.

Wage: $23.84 per hour.This wage is inclusive of the $3.00 per hour Ontario government wage enhancement for hours spent directly supporting clients. The wage enhancement does not apply to training or paid leave, as per Ministry guidelines.

Hours: 0–15 hours per week

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

Responsibilities:

  • Assist service users in their 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

    • Bowel and bladder care procedures

    • Meal preparation and feeding assistance

    • Range-of-motion exercises

    • Light housekeeping duties

    • Lifts and transfers upon training

  • Perform all duties professionally while respecting service users' dignity, privacy and rights, and maintaining a safe environment for service users and staff.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification.

  • Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, with knowledge of Independent Living or consumer-centred care.

  • Knowledge of and ability to perform attendant care duties, including transferring, lifting, and bowel and bladder routines.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours.

  • Reliable transportation required.

  • Completion of a Physical Demands Self-Analysis upon hire.

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