Personal Support Worker (PSW) - (PT) - Collingwood, ON

March of Dimes Canada; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading national charity making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. As a Personal Support Worker, you will provide essential non-medical support to clients in their homes, ensuring they can live independently and with dignity. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly wage, inclusive of a government wage enhancement. You will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to creating real change and fostering an inclusive work culture. If you are passionate about helping others and want to contribute to a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Culture

Health and Safety Commitment

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers with daily living activities in their homes.
• Provide support to seniors and ensure their dignity and privacy.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Lifting and Transferring

Personal Care

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Personal Support Worker (PSW) - (PT) - Collingwood, ON

Community Support Services – Support Service Attendants – Collingwood, ON

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.

The opportunity:

Known internally as Support Service Attendants, we have one Part-Time opportunity in our Collingwood region.

Starting wage: $22.52 per hour. This position is inclusive of the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients.

Responsibilities:

Assist consumers in their own homes with non-medical activities of daily living in accordance with individual service plans and with March of Dimes Canada policies and procedures:

Personal care

Lifts and Transfers

Rising/retiring

Bowel and bladder procedures

Meal preparation and feeding

Range of motion exercises

Other light housekeeping duties

Perform duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to privacy and maintains consumer and staff health and safety.

• Provide support to seniors in their homes, shifts will require travel across multiple locations (KM’s reimbursed)

Qualifications and experience:

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

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 considered an asset but not required

Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of and abilities in transferring, lifting, bowel and bladder routines and other attendant care
duties

Physical Demands Self Analysis Required upon hire

Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours

Deadline: Please submit your resume by June 01, 2025.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

Contributing to our important mission:creating real change for people with disabilities

Joining aleading national charitywith a history of impact and a future full of possibility

Enjoyingindustry-leading employment incentives and benefits

Supported in yourprofessional growth, development, and success

Included in ourempathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer atmarchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at [e-mail]

We value the health & safety of our employees!

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

Need accommodations? We're here to help!

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.