| Personal Support Worker (PSW) - PT - Elliot Lake, ON |
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-72352422-7fff-6c46-4873-db080883cfa6">You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada </strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr">At March of Dimes Canada, <strong>our collective work matters</strong>. 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. You’ll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that’s <strong>dedicated to solving big challenges</strong> and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country. They’re at the center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to us because <strong>the need is urgent — and it’s growing</strong>. </p>
<p dir="ltr">More than eight million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you’ll help tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we’ll keep moving the dial on the challenges people with disabilities face. Our work is deep and wide — and you’ll always find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen. Our collective efforts are rooted in our <strong>Purpose</strong>, <strong>Vision</strong>, and <strong>Mission</strong>, which inform how we drive all our work forward: </p>
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<li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Purpose:</strong> Champion equity. Empower ability. </span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Vision:</strong> An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. </span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Mission: </strong>To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. </span></li>
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<p dir="ltr">Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: </p>
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<li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Contributing to our important mission: <strong>creating real change for people with disabilities </strong></span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Joining a <strong>leading national charity</strong> with a history of impact and a future full of possibility </span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Enjoying <strong>industry-leading employment incentives and benefits </strong></span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Supported in your <strong>professional growth, development, and success </strong></span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 11pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Included in our <strong>empathetic and supportive work culture </strong></span></li>
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<p dir="ltr">Learn more about why we’re a great employer at <strong>marchofdimes.ca/careers</strong>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> <br><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>This Opportunity: </strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; color: black; background: white;">We are currently looking to fill <strong>Part Time</strong> Position as PSW/Support Service Attendant/Health Care Aide roles in in our Northeast region – Elliot Lake. Evenings and weekends required. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; color: black; background: white;">Starting wage is <strong>$21.68</strong> per hour, with paid travel time and mileage. This position already includes the $3.00 per hour wage enhancement from the Ontario government for hours spent directly supporting clients (starting $18.68). </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; background: white;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; color: black; background: white;">Valid drivers licence, proof of insurance, and reliable vehicle required.</span></strong></em></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>Roles and responsibilities: </strong></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assists consumers 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:</span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span lang="EN-US">-<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Personal care </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span lang="EN-US">-<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">Bowel and bladder procedures</span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Performs duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to privacy and maintains consumer and staff health and safety.</span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">March of Dimes Canada provides 24-hour attendant care to its clients. Support Services Attendants work a variety of shifts (i.e., weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays) that vary between locations.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>Qualifications and experience: </strong></span></p>
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<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">High School graduate or equivalent</span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain</span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities, older adults, or as an informal caregiver considered an asset but not required</span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills</span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Physical Demands Self Analysis Required upon hire</span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to work flexible and regularly scheduled hours</span></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serifImpact; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation REQUIRED</span></strong></li>
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<p dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);"><strong>How to apply </strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr">If you are interested in applying, please submit your application by July 29, 2024. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);"><strong>Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada? </strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr">For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca </p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);"><strong>COVID-19 Vaccination Policy </strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr">Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights legislation. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);"><strong>Need accommodations? We're here to help! </strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr">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. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);"><strong>Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach </strong></span></p>
<p dir="ltr">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. </p> |
