Personal Support Worker / Developmental Service Worker

AFIMAC Canada; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A global risk management company is seeking Personal Support Workers in Southwestern Ontario. The role involves providing personal care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. Candidates must be willing to work extensive hours and travel as needed. Required qualifications include a PSW or DSW certificate, and experience in crisis management. The position offers competitive compensation, including accommodations and meal allowances.

Benefits

$27.50 per hour before overtime

$30 per day non-taxed meal allowance

Hotel accommodations when required

Qualifications

• Exceptional personal care and customer service capabilities.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for residents including daily living activities.
• Work with Individual Support Plans and Positive Behavioural Support Plans.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation daily.

Skills

Strong written communication

Ability to manage crisis situations

Teamwork

Education

PSW or DSW certificate/diploma preferred

Valid First Aid/CPR certificate

Job description

Overview

AFIMAC Canada is currently hiring Personal Support Workers / Developmental Service Workers for upcoming positions in Southwestern Ontario.

Successful candidates must be willing to work 84 hours per week and must be willing to travel and live away from home when required (accommodations and daily meal per diem will be provided).

This is a temporary contract position and may not be suitable for someone currently working full time.

Compensation

• 27.50 per hour before overtime
• 30 per day non-taxed meal allowance (when lodging required)
• Hotel accommodations provided (when required)
• Temporary Contract: 1-120 days

Experience / Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service.
• Basic Duties of AFIMAC PSW's include but are not limited to :
• Work with Individual Support Plans, Positive Behavioural Support Plans and / or any other plan set forth specific to the client.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation daily
• Provide care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
• Provides personal care for residents including all activities of daily living to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Proven skills to appropriately manage crisis situations
• PSW or DSW certificate / diploma preferred
• EASNS, ABS, C&Y, ECE, Rec Therapy, SSW, Social Worker or experience as a PSW accepted
• Experience caring for individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (preferred)
• 1-year experience using mechanical lifts and transfer (preferred)
• Current vulnerable sector search within 6 months or willing to obtain (mandatory)
• Valid First Aid / CPR certificate or willing to obtain (mandatory)
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal required
• Able and willing to work 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week while on assignment
• A Canadian resident and / or legally allowed to work full-time hours within Canada

Physical capabilities

Able to stand, bend, walk, crouch, kneel and reach freely and for extended periods; able to lift 23 kilograms independently; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting; able to re-position clients in bed.

About AFIMAC

AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe to plan and execute services that mitigate and eliminate risk. AFIMAC prides itself in the long-term partnerships it establishes with clients to protect people and property in times of crisis and in regular business operations.