The posting
The Opportunity: We are currently looking to fill 1 Permanent Part-Time Personal Support Worker (Known internally as Support Services Attendant) position in our Hamilton Outreach Program, located at 20 Jarvis Street, Hamilton, ON. Wage: $23.01 per hour. This compensation is inclusive of a $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. Hours: Up to 29 hours per week. Schedule: Day shifts, 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. Location: Hamilton and surrounding areas, including Stoney Creek, Freelton, Copetown, and Mount Hope. 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:
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 that respects the dignity and right to privacy of consumers and maintains consumer and staff health and safety. Qualifications: · High School diploma or equivalent · Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification · Experience working with people with physical disabilities, or experience, knowledge, or understanding of Independent Living or consumer-based care · Knowledge of and ability to perform transferring, 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 insurance



