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Résumé du poste

The Personal Support Worker assists clients with non-medical activities of daily living, including personal care, transfers, and meal preparation. They are responsible for performing these duties in a professional manner that respects client dignity and safety.

Détails du poste

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible. This Opportunity We are currently looking to fill (1) Part Time Personal Support Worker internally known as Support Service Attendant (SSA) in our Outreach Program for our Welland / Port Colborne areas. Schedule: Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, various hours per week. Wage: $23.11 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. Duties include the following: · Assists clients 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: - Travel required - Personal care - Lifts and Transfers - Rising/retiring - Bowel and bladder procedures - Meal preparation and feeding - Range of motion exercises - Other light housekeeping duties · Performs duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to privacy and maintains client and staff health and safety. Background / Qualifications: · PSW Certificate would be an asset and experience working with working with Older Adults, experience/knowledge/understanding of Independent Living or Client directed care · Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification · Experience working with people with physical disabilities, experience/knowledge/understanding of Independent Living or Client based care · Knowledge of and abilities in 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 speak, read, and write English · French-English bilingualism an asset · Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours · Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required · Paid Mileage, Paid Travel Time Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada? Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities. Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits Supported in your professional growth, development, and success Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers. For general inquiries, you can reach us at talent@marchofdimes.ca We value the health & safety of our employees! MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce. Need accommodations? We're here to help! MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free. Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.

Ce que vous ferez

The Personal Support Worker assists clients with non-medical activities of daily living, including personal care, transfers, and meal preparation. They are responsible for performing these duties in a professional manner that respects client dignity and safety.

Exigences

Candidates should have experience working with older adults or people with physical disabilities and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. A PSW certificate, current First Aid, and CPR certification are considered assets for this role.

Avantages

• Paid mileage • Paid travel time

Compétences indiquées

• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• CPR · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée
• Personal Care · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Personal care
• Lifts and transfers
• Meal preparation
• Bowel and bladder procedures
• Range of motion exercises
• First aid
• CPR
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Client directed care
• Independent living support
• Communication
• English Language
• Support Services
• Professionalism
• Advocacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Personal Care
• Empathy
• Reconciliation
• Bladder Cancer
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Housekeeping
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Bilingual (French/English)
• First Aid Certification
• Disabilities
• Neurotrauma

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Personal Support Worker
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides