Independent Living Support Worker

March-of-Dimes-Canad; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada is seeking Part-Time Independent Living Support Workers to assist adults with complex disabilities in home and community settings in the Winnipeg region.

The role focuses on independence and community integration, with a starting wage of $19.63 hourly and a schedule that includes day and evening shifts, weekdays and weekends. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and CPR/First Aid within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid training within 3 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with disabilities in daily living activities and community integration.
• Work shifts across days, evenings, weekends, and holidays with some weekend rotation required.
• Provide professional, respectful care respecting privacy and safety.

Skills

English proficiency

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

The Opportunity:

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

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: $19.63 hourly, with annual increases.

Schedule: Weekdays, weekends on a Day (7am-3pm) and Evening (3pm-11pm) shift basis.

Hours:Up to 24 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is necessary


• 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