Personal Support Worker (PSW)

March of Dimes Canada•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
High School graduate or equivalent
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain
Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of and abilities in transferring, lifting, bowel and bladder routines and other attendant care duties
Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, older adults, or as an informal caregiver considered an asset but not required

Responsibilities

Assist service users/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: 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.