This Opportunity:
We are currently looking to fill part-time Personal Support Worker roles, known internally as Support Service Attendants, in Wellington County (Fergus/Drayton).
- Wage: $19.24 per hour. This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour temporary wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients.
- Hours: Up to 30 hours per week.
- Schedule: Flexible scheduling is required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Outreach and Attendant Services (OAS) community services are scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. Employees may be scheduled to provide OAS services within the community and/or backup coverage within our Supportive Housing Program (SHP) in Drayton, which operates on rotating shifts of 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
- Travel: This position requires travel within rural communities. Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time are provided between client visits.
Responsibilities:
Assists consumers 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, including:
- Personal care
- Lifts and transfers
- Rising and retiring
- Bowel and bladder procedures
- Meal preparation and feeding
- Range of motion exercises
- Light housekeeping duties
Additional responsibilities include:
- Performing duties professionally while respecting the dignity and right to privacy of consumers and maintaining the health and safety of consumers and staff.
- Providing attendant care services to clients across different locations, with shifts that may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma 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 is considered an asset but is not required
- Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Physical Demands Self-Analysis required upon hire
- Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours
Personal Support Worker in Fergus employer: March-of-Dimes-Canad
March of Dimes Canada is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and growth of its employees while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With flexible hours and competitive wages, including a government wage enhancement, this role offers meaningful opportunities to make a difference in clients' lives in the vibrant city of Toronto. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development, ensuring they are equipped to provide the highest standard of client-centered care.
