Personal Support Worker

March-of-Dimes-Canad; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada is seeking a Full-Time Personal Support Worker (Health Care Aide) for 479 Carlton Street, St. Catharines. The role involves assisting clients in their homes with daily living activities and personal care, following individualized service plans.

The position requires availability for a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A current First Aid/CPR certification is preferred or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Physical Demands Self-Analysis required upon hire.
• Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Provide personal care.
• Assist with dressing and grooming.
• Assist with rising and retiring.
• Provide incontinence care upon training.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
• Assist with range of motion exercises.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Assist with lifts and transfers upon training.
• Perform duties professionally while respecting consumers' dignity and right to privacy and maintaining consumer and staff health and safety.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility with schedule

Home support experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This Opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill a Full-Time Personal Support Worker (internally known as Support Service Attendant)/Health Care Aide position at 479 Carlton Street, St. Catharines.

Wage:

$23.11 per hour, with paid travel time and mileage. This wage is inclusive of the $3.00 per hour temporary wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients.

Hours:

35 hours per week

Schedule:

Will be required to work multiple shifts (i.e. workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Assist 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.

• Provide personal care.

• Assist with dressing and grooming.

• Assist with rising and retiring.

• Provide incontinence care upon training.

• Assist with meal preparation and feeding.

• Assist with range of motion exercises.

• Perform light housekeeping duties.

• Assist with lifts and transfers upon training.

• Perform duties professionally while respecting consumers' dignity and right to privacy and maintaining consumer and staff health and safety.

• Work multiple shifts, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate 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.