Part-Time In-Home Care Support Specialist

March-of-Dimes-Canad; Thorold; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to provide non-medical in-home support in the Niagara Region. The role features a wage of $23.11 per hour (base $20.11) with a $3.00 government wage enhancement, up to 25 hours weekly, and a varied schedule including days, evenings and every other weekend.

Candidates must have a valid driver's licence and access to reliable transport, with Standard First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain) and the ability to work flexible hours

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with individuals with physical disabilities or older adults is an asset but not required.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists consumers in their own homes with non-medical activities of daily living according to service plans.
• Personal care, dressing and grooming, rising and retiring.
• Incontinence care (upon training).
• Meal preparation and feeding; range of motion exercises.
• Light housekeeping duties; lifts and transfers (upon training).
• Work across different locations throughout the Niagara Region, including days/evenings/weekends/holidays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Standard First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

March of Dimes Canada is seeking a part-time Personal Support Worker to provide non-medical in-home support in the Niagara Region. The role features a wage of $23.11 per hour (base $20.11) with a $3.00 government wage enhancement, up to 25 hours weekly, and a varied schedule including days, evenings and every other weekend.

Candidates must have a valid driver's licence and access to reliable transport, with Standard First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain) and the ability to work flexible hours