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