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Community Support Services – (Niagara Region)

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

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:

• Role : Personal Support Worker (PSW)/Support Service Attendant/Health Care Aide (Part-Time)

• Location : Niagara Region (St. Catharines, Thorold, Lincoln, Vineland, Beamsville, Grimsby, etc.)

• Compensation :

• Starting wage: $22.52/hour (includes $3/hour Ontario government temporary wage enhancement for direct client support).

• Paid travel time and mileage.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with non-medical daily living activities, including:

• Personal care, grooming, and dressing.

• Rising and retiring.

• Incontinence care (training provided).

• Meal preparation and feeding.

• Range of motion exercises.

• Light housekeeping.

• Lifts and transfers (training provided).

• Maintain professionalism and respect for clients' dignity and privacy.

• Ensure the health and safety of clients and staff.

• Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, across the Niagara Region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Experience with individuals with disabilities, older adults, or caregiving is an asset (not required).

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance required .

• Physical self-assessment required upon hire.

How to apply

Please submit your resume by December 11, 2024 .

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 recruitment@marchofdimes.ca

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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.