This Opportunity:
We are currently looking to fill Part-Time Personal Support Worker (internally known as Support Services Attendant) / Health Care Aide positions in our Wellness Supportive Living Program in Welland, at 211 King St.
Wage: $20.11 per hour, with paid travel time and mileage. This position is eligible for the $3.00 per hour temporary wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients. The wage enhancement does not apply to training or paid leave.
Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Hours will vary.
Schedule: available shifts are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A valid driver's licence, proof of insurance, and a reliable vehicle are required for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting 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
- Dressing and grooming
- Rising and retiring
- Incontinence care (upon training)
- Meal preparation and feeding
- Range of motion exercises
- Light housekeeping duties
- Lifts and transfers (upon training)
- Performing duties professionally while respecting consumers' dignity, privacy, and rights, and maintaining the health and safety of consumers and staff.
- Working various shifts, including days, evenings, midnights, weekends, and holidays, across locations in the Niagara Region.
Qualifications:
- 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 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
- Valid driver's licence, proof of insurance, and a reliable vehicle are required.
Personal Support Worker in Welland 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.
