Personal Support Worker

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

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada in Wellington County (Fergus/Drayton) is seeking part-time Personal Support Workers to assist clients at home with non-medical daily activities under individualized plans and policies.

Shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel within rural areas is required; mileage is reimbursed. First Aid/CPR certification and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with individuals with physical disabilities, older adults, or as an informal caregiver is an asset but not required.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Physical Demands Self-Analysis required upon hire.
• Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Assists consumers in their own homes with non-medical activities of daily living per service plans and policies.
• Personal care, lifts and transfers, rising and retiring.
• Bowel and bladder procedures and meal preparation.
• Range of motion exercises and light housekeeping.
• Perform duties professionally while respecting dignity and privacy of consumers and ensuring health and safety.
• Provide attendant care across multiple locations with shifts including weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Flexible hours

Physical stamina

First Aid/CPR certification

Asset experience with disabilities or老

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This Opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill part-time Personal Support Worker roles, known internally as Support Service Attendants, in Wellington County (Fergus/Drayton).

• Wage: $19.24 per hour. This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour temporary wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients.

• Hours: Up to 30 hours per week.

• Schedule: Flexible scheduling is required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Outreach and Attendant Services (OAS) community services are scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. Employees may be scheduled to provide OAS services within the community and/or backup coverage within our Supportive Housing Program (SHP) in Drayton, which operates on rotating shifts of 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

• Travel: This position requires travel within rural communities. Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time are provided between client visits.

Responsibilities:

Assists consumers in their own 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

• Lifts and transfers

• Rising and retiring

• Bowel and bladder procedures

• Meal preparation and feeding

• Range of motion exercises

• Light housekeeping duties

Additional responsibilities include:

• Performing duties professionally while respecting the dignity and right to privacy of consumers and maintaining the health and safety of consumers and staff.

• Providing attendant care services to clients across different locations, with shifts that may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain

• Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, older adults, or as an informal caregiver is considered an asset but is not required

• Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Physical Demands Self-Analysis required upon hire

• Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours