Personal Support Worker - (PT) - Toronto, ON

March-of-Dimes-Canad; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Paid travel time

Job summary

March of Dimes Canada in Toronto is seeking three part-time Personal Support Workers to provide in-home non-medical support under the Outreach Program, following individual service plans and policies. This role focuses on dignity, safety, and client-centered care.

Wage is $19.42 per hour, with a $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients. Hours go up to 30 per week, with mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• PSW certificate is an asset.
• Experience with older adults is an asset.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• English language proficiency required; bilingualism an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in their homes with daily living activities per service plans.
• Provide personal care and attendant services.
• Assist with lifts and transfers.
• Assist with rising and retiring.
• Assist with bowel and bladder routines.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding.
• Assist with range of motion exercises.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Travel between client locations as required.
• Maintain professionalism and respect for clients' dignity, privacy, health and safety.
• Work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Flexibility

Education

PSW Certificate

First Aid & CPR Certification

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill 3 part-time Personal Support Worker (PSW) positions, internally known as Support Services Attendant (SSA), in our Outreach Program in Toronto.

Wage: $19.42 per hour

This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients.

Hours: up to 30 hours per week

Schedule: Includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with various hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients 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 and attendant services.
• Assist with lifts and transfers.
• Assist with rising and retiring.
• Assist with bowel and bladder procedures.
• Prepare and assist with meals and feeding.
• Assist with range of motion exercises.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Travel between client locations as required.
• Perform all duties in a professional manner that respects the dignity and privacy of clients and maintains the health and safety of clients and staff.
• Work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, which may vary between locations.

Qualifications:

• PSW Certificate would be an asset.
• Experience working with older adults is an asset.
• Experience, knowledge, or understanding of Independent Living or client-directed care is an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience working with people with physical disabilities.
• Knowledge and ability to perform transfers, lifting, bowel and bladder routines, and other attendant care duties.
• Physical Demands Self Analysis required upon hire.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• French-English bilingualism is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Paid mileage and paid travel time.