Personal Support Worker / Developmental Service Worker

AFIMAC Canada; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A global risk management company is seeking Personal Support Workers / Developmental Service Workers in Southwestern Ontario. The role requires availability for 12-hour shifts, 84 hours per week, with accommodation and meal per diem provided. Ideal candidates will have a PSW or DSW certificate and experience with individuals with developmental disabilities. This is a temporary position, possibly not suited for full-time employed individuals.

Benefits

30 per day non-taxed meal allowance

Hotel accommodations provided

Qualifications

• 1-year experience using mechanical lifts and transfer preferred.
• Current vulnerable sector check within 6 months required.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and in a team

Crisis management skills

Experience caring for individuals with developmental disabilities

Proficiency in English

Education

PSW or DSW certificate/diploma

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).

Important: this is a temporary contract position and may not be suitable for someone currently employed on a full-time basis.

Compensation and Terms

• 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

Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service.

Physical capabilities

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provide 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 check 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

Experience (additional)

• PSW / DSW: 1 year (preferred)
• EASNS, ABS, C&Y, ECE, Rec Therapy, SSW or Social Worker or Experience as a PSW accepted

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.