Personal Support Worker

March of Dimes; Chatham; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada is hiring two part-time Personal Care Attendants to support individuals in their own homes under the Supportive Housing Program. The positions are part-time and involve non-medical daily living assistance in line with individual service plans and MODC policies.

Starting wage is $18.88 per hour, with an additional $3.00 per hour temporary wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients.

Job description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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. Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.

This Opportunity

We are currently looking to fill 2 Part Time- Personal Care Attendant roles known internally as Support Service Attendant for the Supportive Housing Program.

Starting wage is $18.88. This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour temporary wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients.

Duties include the following:

• Assists consumers in their own homes with non-medical activities of daily living in accordance with individual service plans and with March of Dimes Canada policies and procedures:
• Personal care
• Lifts and Transfers
• Rising/retiring
• Bowel and bladder procedures
• Meal preparation and feeding
• Range of motion exercises
• Other light housekeeping duties
• Performs duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to privacy and maintains consumer and staff health and safety.

March of Dimes Canada provides 24-hour attendant care to its clients. Support Services Attendants work a variety of shifts (i.e., weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays) that vary between locations.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: Contributing to our important mission:creating real change for people with disabilities.

Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility Enjoyingindustry-leading employment incentives and benefits Supported in yourprofessional growth, development, and success Included in ourempathetic and supportive work culture Learn more about why we’re a great employer atmarchofdimes.ca/careers. For general inquiries, you can reach us at [e-mail]

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