Personal Support Worker / Developmental Service Worker

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

Job summary

A leading security and risk management firm is seeking Personal Support Workers in Southwestern Ontario. The role involves providing care to individuals with developmental disabilities, documentation, and personal care. Candidates must have strong communication skills, be willing to work 12-hour shifts, and have relevant certifications. Compensation includes $27.50 per hour and meal allowances.

Benefits

Accommodations provided when required

Meal allowance of $30 per day when lodging required

Qualifications

• 1-year experience using mechanical lifts and transfers (preferred).
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (preferred).
• Able and willing to work 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week while on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation daily.
• Provide personal care for residents including activities of daily living.

Skills

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

Experience caring for individuals with developmental disabilities

Proficiency in English, both written and verbal

Education

PSW or DSW certificate/diploma

Valid First Aid / CPR certificate or willing to obtain

Current vulnerable sector check within 6 months or willing to obtain

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
• 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 personal care for residents including activities of daily living to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being

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

Work Details

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

Experience

Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional personal care and customer service.

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 reposition clients in bed.

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 transfers (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

Additional Experience

• 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.