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This Opportunity: We are currently looking to fill 3 Part-Time Personal Support Worker (internally known as Support Service Attendant) positions in our Southwest Region: Wage: $22.24 per hour. This wage is inclusive of the temporary $3.00 per hour wage enhancement provided by the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients. Hours: up to 22.5 hours per week Schedule: Work multiple shifts (i.e. workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays) that may vary between locations.
Responsibilities:
Assist 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 Other light housekeeping duties
Perform duties in a professional manner that respects the dignity and right to privacy of consumers and maintains the health and safety of consumers and staff.
March of Dimes Canada provides 24-hour attendant care to its consumers. Support Service Attendants will be required to work multiple shifts (days, evenings, and weekends) that vary between locations.
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification Experience working with people with physical disabilities, including experience, knowledge, or understanding of Independent Living or consumer-based care Knowledge of 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 work flexible and regularly scheduled hours Valid driver's licence and/or reliable transportation



