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

The opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill 1 Part-time - Personal Care Attendant role known internally as Support Service Attendant in our Nepean-East Region, ON.

Flexible schedule: Includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. (adjust shifts times as necessary)

Hours: Up to 30 hours per week.

Starting wage: $22.24 per hour, inclusive of the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients. The wage enhancement does not apply to training and paid leave.

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.

March of Dimes Canada provides 24-hour attendant care to its clients. Support Services Attendants work a variety of shifts (i.e., weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays) that vary between locations.

Qualifications and experience:

• Valid Driver's License and/or 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
• Physical Demands Self Analysis Required upon hire
• Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours