Personal Support Worker

March of Dimes Canada; Elliot Lake; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada is hiring a Part Time Permanent Personal Support Worker in Elliot Lake, Ontario. The role involves assisting clients at home with daily living activities, personal care, transfers, meal prep, and light housekeeping.

Shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Starting wage is $23.11 per hour, with a $3.00/hour Ontario wage enhancement for direct client support; training and leave excluded.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or PSW certificate.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Experience with people with physical disabilities and knowledge of Independent Living or client-based care.
• Knowledge of transferring, lifting, bowel/bladder routines and other attendant care duties.
• English reading/writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in their homes with non-medical activities of daily living.
• Provides personal care and transfers.
• Assists with meal preparation and feeding.
• Supports range of motion exercises and light housekeeping.
• Maintains professionalism and respects privacy and safety.
• Works multiple shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English ability

Education

Grade 12 / PSW certificate

Job description

This Opportunity

We are currently looking to fill a Part Time Permanent Personal Support Worker position in our Northeast region – Elliot Lake. Schedule: Includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Starting wage: $23.11 per hour . This compensation is inclusive of a $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients. The wage enhancement does not apply to training and paid leave. Hours: Hours vary and are not guaranteed

Responsibilities

• Assists clients 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.
• The Personal Support Worker will be required to work multiple shifts (i.e. days, evenings, weekends, and holidays).

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma is a requirement and/or PSW certificate
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Experience working with people with physical disabilities, experience/knowledge/understanding of Independent Living, or Client based care.
• Knowledge of and abilities in transferring, lifting, bowel and bladder routines and other attendant care duties.
• Physical Demands Self Analysis required upon hire.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, including de-escalation techniques.
• Professionalism in dealing with team members and other service providers.
• Experience with mental health and behaviour management skills an asset.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends
• Driver’s license, and reliable means of transportation is a requirement of the position to travel to and from client homes.

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 Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits Supported in your professional growth, development, and success Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

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